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US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) Monthly Safety ReportApril 2024 Fatal Accident Rate: 0.65 (+.10)
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While spring break travel numbers fell short of expectations, business aircraft flight activity in
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The only Mars aircraft still in service, Hawaii Mars II, is being donated to the BC Aviation Museum.
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Artist rendering of NGI in flight. Photo credit: Lockheed Martin"
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Apr
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2024
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During a dark night flight in visual meteorological conditions, an emergency medical services helicopter collided with a flock of birds about 1,100 ft above ground level. The impact shattered the windscreen and caused what the pilot described as an explosion. Despite the damage, the pilot was able to stabilize the helicopter and head towards the nearest airport, about 7.5 miles away. The helicopter landed without further incident. A post-accident examination revealed substantial damage to the main rotor blades in the pitch control cuff area and the monocoque structure of the fantail.
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DODGE CENTER
Minnesota
NTSB Report
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Apr
15
2024
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During an air tour flight at night, the pilot of the helicopter noted that the oil pressure and temperature gauges were displaying indications that were in the “red area,” so he decided to perform a precautionary landing to a closed helipad. During the precautionary landing, while maneuvering the helicopter just prior to touchdown, the tail rotor contacted a plastic pipe that protruded up about 2 ft from the ground. The pilot further described that it was very dark and that he was unable to see the pipe. Following the tail rotor strike, the helicopter landed hard, deforming the landing skids. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer during the accident.
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FL
Miami
NTSB Report
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Apr
15
2024
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The pilot reported that while attempting to land at his private helipad near a lake at night, he was unable to determine his height above the water. As he prepared to return to the departure airport, the tail rotor contacted the water. The pilot attempted to climb, but the helicopter began an un-commanded yaw to the right. The pilot reduced power and lowered the collective. The helicopter subsequently impacted the water and sustained substantial damage to the main rotor, tail boom, and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
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Mississippi
NTSB Report
TUPELO
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Apr
15
2024
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DUBLIN, – Bristow Ireland Limited, a subsidiary of Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL), the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, announced the appointment of Philip Bartlett as Director, Irish Search and Rescue (SAR), effective immediately.
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Bristow
Bristow Ireland
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The FAA is installing new airfield surveillance systems to reduce the risk of runway incursions. The
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Amidst the vibrant atmosphere of Sun 'N Fun, Piper proudly introduced the Fury M700, a testament to
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