Author: Admin
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Mar
28
2025
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While performing an aerial application flight, the pilot was tasked with identifying the target vegetation and then spraying the applicant. The pilot had performed a reconnaissance of the general area and was aware of the powerlines nearby. He stated that it was getting late in the day and the sun was now setting to the west. After making a spray run, the pilot pulled up but had misjudged his distance from the power lines and did not see them clearly, possibly due to sun blindness. The helicopter collided with the power lines, impacted terrain, and sustained substantial damage. The pilot sustained head and chest injuries. He stated that his head injuries would not have occurred had he worn a helmet. His helmet had been stolen from his helicopter about 10 days prior to the accident and with only 20 days left to spray opted to fly without one until he could purchase a replacement.
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Lexington
NE
NTSB Report
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Apr
01
2025
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Aurora, Oregon – March 31, 2025 – Columbia Helicopters (“Columbia”) is pleased to announce the renewal of its aerial firefighting contract with CMC Savunma Sanayi A.S. (“CMC”) in Turkey. This marks Columbia's fifth consecutive fire season supporting Turkey’s national wildfire response, reinforcing a strong partnership with both CMC and the Turkish General Directorate of Forestry.
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Columbia Helicopters
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Apr
01
2025
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Fairfax, Virginia, March 28, 2025 — The Vertical Flight Society today announces the winners of its prestigious Robert L. Lichten technical award. The overall winner will be recognized during the Society’s 81st Annual Forum & Technology Display in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA (www.vtol.org/forum), as part of the Opening General Session on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
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Vertical Flight Society
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Apr
01
2025
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Guangzhou, China, March 30, 2025 — EHang (Nasdaq: EH), the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility (UAM) technology platform company, announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Guangdong EHang General Aviation Co., Ltd. (“EHang General Aviation”), and its joint venture company in Hefei, Hefei HeYi Aviation Co., Ltd. (“HeYi Aviation”), have been granted the first batch of Air Operator Certificates (“OC”) for civil human-carrying pilotless aerial vehicles by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (“CAAC”).
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ehang
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Apr
01
2025
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Alexandria, VA, USA (Apr. 1, 2025) – Vertical Aviation International (VAI) is calling on rotorcraft pilots across the globe to join the “Pause for General Aviation (GA) Safety” initiative by exploring the dedicated Vertical Aviation track at gasafe.org, a website developed in collaboration with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA).
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Apr
01
2025
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AIRCRAFT MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING DUE TO A WARNING LIGHT.
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FAA Accident Report
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MOBERLY
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Apr
01
2025
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Posted by Admin
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N18PD, 280FX, PILOT REPORTED PARTIAL THEN COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE (NO WARNING LIGHTS) AND MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING AT THE INTERSECTION OF N CENTRE CITY PARKWAY & JESMOND DENE ROAD. THE PILOT STATED THERE WAS A LARGE OIL PUDDLE UNDER THE HELICOPTER ON THE ROAD. THE SHERIFF DEPARTMENT ON SCENE REPORTED NO AIRCRAFT DAMAGE AND NO INJURIES. POB: 203/30/2025 2119Z
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CA
ESCONDIDO
FAA Accident Report
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Apr
01
2025
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N8318A, ROTORWAY, EXPERIMENTAL HELICOPTER, CRASHED FOR UNKNOWN REASONS WHILE PRACTICING HOVERING MANEUVERS IN A PRIVATE FIELD LOCATED AT 1236 GALLANT FOX WAY. POB: 1, INJURIES: 1 MINOR, DAMAGE: SUBSTANTIAL.
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CHULUOTA
FAA Accident Report
FL
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