A ‘20-Minute Window’
Before the fatal crash, an Agusta A109E pilot said the helicopter’s owner told him to make the flight despite marginal weather conditions that deteriorated after takeoff.
Accident Investigation
Obscured
An unusual attitude on a cloudy day in the mountains led to the fatal crash of a South African CAA Citation, accident investigators say.
Restraining Influences
ATSB investigations have found an increased risk of injury for helicopter pilots engaged in operations that make it difficult to use upper torso restraints.
Crossed Wires
The NTSB cites a wiring problem and malfunctioning antiskid system in a Saab SA-2000’s runway overrun, which killed one passenger.
Unaware
The crew of an Irish SAR S-92 did not know their first waypoint was adjacent to a 282-ft obstacle.
Ice Buildup
Cutbacks in ice control operations preceded an A350’s slide off a Helsinki taxiway.
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