An initiative in the UK to reduce helicopter accident rates through research, education and training.
Robinson have issued a safety alert related to R22 main rotor blades.
http://robinsonheli.com/service_library/safety_alerts/r22_sa_a016_6_mr_blade_crack.pdf
robinsonheli.com http://robinsonheli.com/service_library/safety_alerts/r22_sa_a016_6_mr_blade_crack.pdf
CASA have issued an Airworthiness Bulletin on R22 Main Rotor Blades after another blade is found with a crack in it. Might be worthy of heeding their advice until an official line from Robinson.
https://www.casa.gov.au/file/177096/download?token=DV1pBlhi
Norwegian Aviation Authority issue limitation on commercial operations with EC225 helicopters after the fatal accident this afternoon at Bergen. http://www.luftfartstilsynet.no/incoming/SAFETY_DIRECTIVE_-_Airbus_Helicopters_EC225LP_-_Limitation_of_operations/BINARY/SAFETY%20DIRECTIVE%20-%20Airbus%20Helicopters%20EC225LP%20-%20Limitation%20of%20operations
CAA NZ Have lifted their ban on R44 flights with -7 blades, see their media statement herehttp://www.caa.govt.nz/public_and_media_info/caa_releases/med_rel_robinson_r44_2.pdf
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Robinson Helicopters have issued a safety alert related to R44 main rotor blades.
http://robinsonheli.com/service_library/safety_alerts/r44_c016-7_main_rotor_blade_crack_safety_alert.pdf
robinsonheli.com http://robinsonheli.com/service_library/safety_alerts/r44_c016-7_main_rotor_blade_crack_safety_alert.pdf
The UK AAIB have published a short press release on their progress on the accident that occurred involving EC135 G-SPAO in Glasgow last November.
http://www.aaib.gov.uk/cms_resources.cfm?file=/G-SPAO%20Press%20Release%20v2.pdf
The UK CAA have published an information notice on Aerodrome operating minima for IFR departures. Especially relevant to onshore corporate (and perhaps some public transport) pilots.
http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/SafetyNotice2014006.pdf
Video has emerged of the AS350 accident on top of UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
http://www.liveleak.com/ll_embed?f=ab0bb74cab44
27/04/2014
The UK AAIB published a special bulletin on the G-LBAL accident on 13 March 2014
http://www.aaib.gov.uk/publications/special_bulletins/s3_2014___agusta_aw139__g_lbal.cfm
14/02/2014
The UK AAIB have issued a special bulletin on the police EC135 accident in Glasgow last year.
http://www.aaib.gov.uk/latest_news/special_bulletin_s2_2014_published.cfm
Air Accidents Investigation: Special Bulletin S2/2014 published This Special Bulletin is published to provide more factual information and an update on the progress of the investigation into the accident to Eurocopter EC135 T2+, G-SPAO on 29 November 2013 in Glasgow City Centre.
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12/12/2013
The UK AAIB have published a Special Bulletin on the accident involving G-SPAO on 29 November 2013.
http://www.aaib.gov.uk/publications/special_bulletins/s9_2013___eurocopter_ec135_t2___g_spao.cfm
Air Accidents Investigation: S9/2013 - Eurocopter EC135 T2+, G-SPAO The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) was notified at 2259 hrs on 29 November 2013 that a helicopter had crashed through the roof of a bar, The Clutha Bar, in the centre of Glasgow. A team of AAIB Inspectors and support staff arrived in Glasgow at 0915 hrs the following morning to commence a...