Author: Admin
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Jan
12
2026
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The pilot of the helicopter was performing air tour flights from a county fairground. While landing, and performing a pedal turn about 30 ft above ground level, the helicopter began descending at a rate of about 200 ft per minute. As the pilot initiated forward cyclic to position over the landing zone, the helicopter suddenly dropped from an altitude of about 10 to 15 ft, and landed hard on the skids, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the the helicopter that would have prevented normal operation.
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Cookeville
NTSB Report
TN
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Jan
12
2026
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Posted by Admin
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Two pilots were attempting to reposition the vintage, experimental-exhibition category helicopter into a hangar to protect it from hail damage before a severe cold front arrived. The pilots initially attempted to land the helicopter on a movable skid, but because the skid was too close to a building (given the wind conditions), the pilots landed the helicopter before one of the pilots disembarked and moved the skid. The accident pilot then took off in the helicopter and flew in a roughly circular pattern to approach the skid for landing. During the flight the helicopter “developed a severe shake,” so the pilot decided to immediately land the helicopter on the grass below. During the landing, the helicopter’s tail rotor struck the ground, substantially damaging it and its mount/drive system. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation. He further described that at the time of the accident the wind velocity was about 30 knots, and “I wish it had not been so windy, with the wind whipping around the building. If the skid had been in an area of clear air, it would have been fine.”
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DeLand
FL
NTSB Report
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Jan
13
2026
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Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 13 January 2026 – Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) has appointed Matthieu Louvot Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airbus Helicopters, effective 1 April 2026. He will report to Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury and be part of the Company’s Executive Committee.
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Airbus
Matthieu Louvot
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Jan
13
2026
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AUSTIN – (January 12, 2026) — Texas Children's has announced the launch of its latest Kangaroo Crew medical helicopter now in Austin, expanding critical pediatric and neonatal transport services for children and families across Central Texas and surrounding regions.
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Kangaroo Crew
Texas Children's
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Jan
13
2026
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OWEGO, N.Y., Jan. 13, 2026 – In a recent ceremony, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) delivered its 350th MH-60R "Romeo" helicopter to the United States Navy. The aircraft was delivered to HSM-41, the U.S. Navy's Helicopter Maritime Strike Fleet Replacement Squadron, training the U.S. Pacific Fleet’s newest naval aviators and naval aircrewmen to operate the MH-60R helicopter. This milestone marks a significant achievement in the production and delivery of world’s most advanced naval helicopter.
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Lockheed Martin
MH-60R
Romeo Helicopter
US Navy
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Jan
13
2026
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (January 13, 2026) — AirMed International (AirMed), a division of Global Medical Response (GMR), is proud to announce significant upgrades to Weather Turndown. This free, industry-leading platform is designed to strengthen safety and collaboration across the entire air medical transport community. This tool provides real-time updates on delays or cancellations caused by adverse weather conditions, ensuring critical information is available when it matters most.
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AirMed International
GMR
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