Aerossurance’s Post

OTD in 2016 A difference in understanding meant the surprise attachment of an external load, a sudden 'jerk' during TO and a damaging emergency landing. https://lnkd.in/eWqfEMs ‎ #heslo #helicopter #flightsafety #aviationsafety

🚁 🛡️ 𝗘𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🛡️🚁 At HeliService, safety is our top priority. With a record of 0 accident cases, our Helicopter Hoist Operations (HHO) are designed to ensure maximum safety and efficiency, even under challenging conditions. Here are some key safety notes: 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: • 𝗧𝘄𝗶𝗻-𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆: We operate only twin-turbine helicopters offshore. Even with one engine inoperative, our helicopters can either continue or abort the hoist procedure safely. • 𝗔𝗪-𝟭𝟯𝟵 & 𝗔𝗪-𝟭𝟲𝟵: These state-of-the-art helicopters used by us can hover steadily without any height loss for at least 2 1⁄2 minutes, providing sufficient time to safely abort or complete the hoist procedure. 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆: • 𝗛𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: The recommended hover height above the basket of a wind turbine is approximately 6 meters (approx. 20 feet). For platforms or ships, the hover height is variable to ensure optimal safety. • 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: In the event of an engine failure, our helicopters are capable of maintaining a stable hover, allowing for safe completion or abortion of the hoist operation and a safe flight to the closest aerodrome. Our commitment to safety ensures that every hoist operation is conducted with the highest standards, protecting both our crew and the equipment. #SafetyFirst #HeliService #HelicopterSafety #HoistOperations #AW139 #AW169 #AviationExcellence

OTD 2007 Highlights the importance of avoiding protuberances that can puncture emergency flotation systems, careful configuration management and establishing emergency drills. https://lnkd.in/djrKS7v #helicopter #flightsafety #aviationsafety

Did you know? The letter "H" on a helipad stands for Helicopter Landing Area (HLA). It's a universal symbol that indicates a safe area for helicopters to take off and land. The "H" is intended to guide pilots as they approach and land. It's easily visible from a distance of several miles, making navigation for pilots simple. On offshore helidecks, the "H" is often encircled, providing a clear visual boundary for pilots as they approach over open water. On onshore helipads, the "H" is typically accompanied by a cross, serving as an additional visual cue for pilots navigating more varied landscapes. The "H" may also have been intentionally aligned to designate magnetic or true north #H #Helicopter #Helidecks #Helipads https://catobollc.com/

OTD 2018: An AD overrun, an omission of a pre-flight free play check for 18 years and a lack of autorotation practice all feature in this accident. https://lnkd.in/eQVBh3W6 #helicopter #accident #aviationmaintenance #airworthiness #flightsafety #aviationsafety

OTD 2015: An offshore helicopter almost hit a vessel's superstructure during an immediate departure when on the verge of a dynamic rollover. We look at the value of HMS repeater lights. https://lnkd.in/euRh_2aC #offshore #helicopter #helideck #flightsafety #aviationsafety

Did you know? The letter "H" on a helipad stands for Helicopter Landing Area (HLA). It's a universal symbol that indicates a safe area for helicopters to take off and land. The "H" is intended to guide pilots as they approach and land. It's easily visible from a distance of several miles, making navigation for pilots simple. On offshore helidecks, the "H" is often encircled, providing a clear visual boundary for pilots as they approach over open water. On onshore helipads, the "H" is typically accompanied by a cross, serving as an additional visual cue for pilots navigating more varied landscapes. The "H" may also have been intentionally aligned to designate magnetic or true north #H #Helicopter #Helidecks #Helipads https://catobollc.com/

OTD in 2012: An overweight helicopter, flown with a known defect, ditched during a poorly executed approach to a GOM drilling rig, then water taxying was attempted... https://lnkd.in/e-_V6cc #helicopter #accident #aviationsafety #flightsafety 

OTD 2019: A fatal descent into trees after an engine failure at low altitude after exceeding engine component life limits. Engine cycles were documented "irregularly". https://lnkd.in/dZrNnpM #helicopter #accident #airworthiness #flightsafety #aviationsafety

OTD in 2019 Possible self-induced commercial pressure and task fixation may have been factors in a HESLO accident involving a loss of visual reference at a mountain top site on lift 29 of 30, resulting in spatial disorientation and a partial loss of control say AIB Denmark. https://lnkd.in/dAndK7X #helicopter #accident #flightsafety #aviationsafety #humanfactors