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AS332 Bond Offshore Helicopters, Super Puma AS332L2 crashed off Peterhead, Aberdeen. 01 Apr 2009 G-REDL
Total for April 2009 : 1
AS332 EC225 ditched UK North Sea 18 Feb 2009 G-REDU
Total for February 2009 : 1
AS365 Fenestron struck helideck stanchion on landing. Subject to AAIB AARF investigation. 09 Mar 2008 G-BKXD
Total for March 2008 : 1
AS332 A/c struck by lightning. No equipment or handling problems reported, flight continued. On arrival three main rotor blades found damaged. Subject to AAIB AARF investigation. 22 Feb 2008 G-REDM
Total for February 2008 : 1
AS332 Taxiing Incident at Aberdeen, caused by inadvertant application of nosewheel locking pin. No damage to aircraft. 14 Dec 2007 G-REDN
Total for December 2007 : 1
AS332 Nr2 engine freewheel failed during simulated nr1 engine failure. A/c dropped to runway from 20-30ft. No damage or injuries reported. Subject to AAIB Field investigation. 20 Nov 2007 G-CHCF
Total for November 2007 : 1
EC135 The pilot and his passenger were returning to the UK from Europe. Whilst passing through the Stansted control zone, the helicopter had an event during which the auto trim in the Automatic Flight System disengaged and the helicopter pitched nose down. The pilot, believing he had a double engine failure, entered autorotation. During the landing flare the tail of the helicopter struck the ground first, severing the fenestron drive. The helicopter subsequently rolled on to its side and was extensively damaged. The occupants escaped without injuries. 16 Sep 2007 G-IWRC
AS350 A/c crashed on owner/pilot's property and was destroyed by fire. Four POB fatal. Subject to AAIB Field investigation. 15 Sep 2007 G-CBHL
AS332 AS332 L2 Super Puma, G-REDO 03 Sep 2007 G-REDO
Total for September 2007 : 3
AS355 Helicopter disappeared from radar screens after making a sharp turn. Wreckage found on following day. A/c destroyed. Four POB fatal. Subject to AAIB Field investigation. 01 May 2007 G-BYPA
Total for May 2007 : 1
AS355 Aircraft sustained hard landing during simulated OEI rejected take-off. Subject to AAIB AARF investigation. 07 Apr 2007 G-CAMB
Total for April 2007 : 1
EC155 EC155 Hoist Fire while refuelling 10 Mar 2007 G-ISSV
Total for March 2007 : 1
AS365 Helicopter seen to descend into sea close to offshore platform. Seven POB fatal. Subject to AAIB Formal investigation. 27 Dec 2006 G-BLUN
Total for December 2006 : 1
AS332 Abnormal engine indications followed by increasingly restricted cyclic movement. A/c ditched in sea. No injuries to 17 POB. Subject to Dutch authority investigation. 21 Nov 2006 G-JSAR
Total for November 2006 : 1
AS332 Take off rejected due to severe vibration following loud bang. Main rotor head spindle fractured. No injury to 13 POB. Subject to AAIB Field investigation. 13 Oct 2006 G-PUMI
Total for October 2006 : 1
AS350 Eurocopter AS 350, G-JESI, Dunkerrin Co. Offaly, 23 Sep 2006: 23 Sep 2006 G-JESI
Total for September 2006 : 1
AS365 During training flight, nr1 engine runaway during running landing. High NG and NR with associated engine noise. Aircraft returned to hangar. 08 Aug 2006 G-BTNC
Total for August 2006 : 1
AS332 A/c struck by lightning, causing temporary instrument and navigation system failures. Hydraulics failed on approach due to main rotor system damage. No injuries to 20 POB. AAIB Field investigation. 03 Mar 2006 G-CHCG
Total for March 2006 : 1
AS350 Main rotor blades struck boulder on steep hillside. All three rotor blades damaged. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 20 Jan 2006 G-BXGA
Total for January 2006 : 1
EC135 Nr1 engine started with rotor brake engaged. 11 Mar 2005 G-CCAU
Total for March 2005 : 1
AS332 Aerospatiale AS332L Super Puma, G-TIGF 21 Jan 2005 G-TIGF
Total for January 2005 : 1
AS332 Tail rotor strike. Subject to Chinese authority investigation. 12 Dec 2004 G-TIGI
Total for December 2004 : 1
AS350 Loss of control following simulated hydraulic failure on approach. A/c rolled left and struck ground. Substantial damage. Two POB - 1 serious injury. AAIB Field investigation. 18 Oct 2004 G-BZVG
Total for October 2004 : 1
AS355 Nr2 engine ran down in flight due to failure of flexible coupling. AAIB Field investigation. 19 Jul 2004 G-FFRI
Total for July 2004 : 1
AS332 Eurocopter AS 332 L Nordsjøen 13 May 2004 G-TIGV
Total for May 2004 : 1
EC120 On take off the skid caught the ground and the helicopter rolled over. Substantial damage. No injury to 3 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 17 Mar 2004 G-EMCM
Total for March 2004 : 1
AS350 Aerospatiale AS350B Ecureuil, G-EJOC 29 Dec 2003 G-EJOC
AS355 Aircraft crashed during air test. Three POB fatal. Aircraft destroyed. AAIB Field investigation. 02 Dec 2003 G-XCEL
Total for December 2003 : 2
AS350 Tail rotor contacted power cables. Forced landing in field. No injury to 3 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 29 Aug 2003 G-PLMB
Total for August 2003 : 1
AS341 UK Reportable Accident: Aircraft struck power cables during lift off. Substantial damage. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 21 Jul 2003 G-BAGL
Total for July 2003 : 1
AS350 Aerospatiale AS350B1 Ecureuil, G-BWFY 10 Apr 2003 G-BWFY
Total for April 2003 : 1
AS350 Tail rotor struck surface of loch while collecting water. Damage to tail rotor and associated gearbox. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 23 Feb 2003 G-BVJE
AS332 Eurocopter AS332-L2 Super Puma, G-JSAR 22 Feb 2003 G-JSAR
Total for February 2003 : 2
AS350 During post engine start checks the helicopter rolled onto its side and was destroyed. 4 POB - 1 minor injury. AAIB Field investigation. 16 May 2002 G-COPT
Total for May 2002 : 1
AS332 During a severe turbulence encounter the tail rotor blades struck the tail pylon. The flight continued and the aircraft landed safely. AAIB Field investigation. 28 Feb 2002 G-TIGB
EC135 Aircraft entered thick cloud and crashed after inadvertent autopilot disconnection. Aircraft destroyed. 3 POB - 1 serious and 2 minor injuries. AAIB Field investigation. 17 Feb 2002 G-SPAU
Total for February 2002 : 2
AS365 Aerospatiale SA365N Dauphin, G-PDGN 21 Jan 2002 G-PDGN
AS350 Aerospatiale AS350B Ecueuil, G-OGOA 18 Jan 2002 G-OGOA
Total for January 2002 : 2
AS332 Drilling vessel motion caused the aircraft to topple onto its side during rotors running refuel. Substantial damage. 2 POB - 1 serious injury. AAIB Formal investigation. 10 Nov 2001 G-BKZE
Total for November 2001 : 1
AS350 Aircraft crashed and was destroyed following a loss of control in flight. 5 POB - 3 fatal and 2 serious injuries. AAIB Field investigation. 21 Jan 2001 G-OROZ
Total for January 2001 : 1
EC120 Mobile Phone Jammed Pedals 20 Sep 2000 G-BZIU
Total for September 2000 : 1
AS350 Hit wires during filming task, poles hidden in trees, wires difficult to see in valley. 18 Jun 2000 G-NUTY
AS355 Spurious Fire Warning, Followed By Extinguisher Circuitry Overheating 03 Jun 2000 G-EPOL
Total for June 2000 : 2
AS355 Tail rotor pitch change unit failure. Helicopter descended into roof of house. Substantial damage. No injuries to 3 POB. 21 Apr 2000 G-SAEW
Total for April 2000 : 1
AS332 AS332L, G-TIGT 15 Feb 2000 G-TIGT
Total for February 2000 : 1
AS365 AS365N2, G-MLTY 27 Nov 1999 G-MLTY
Total for November 1999 : 1
AS332 Landing gear retracted on touchdown. No injury to 19 POB. 23 Jul 1999 G-PUMH
Total for July 1999 : 1
AS341 During shut down the main rotor blades drooped at low rpm and contacted the fuselage. Substantial damage. No injury to 1 POB. 30 Jun 1999 G-PYOB
Total for June 1999 : 1
AS341 Aerospatiale SA341G Gazelle 1, G-OGAZ 16 May 1999 G-OGAZ
AS355 Hard landing. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB. 11 May 1999 G-BXBT
Total for May 1999 : 2
AS355 Uncontained RH engine failure. Substantial damage. No injury to 3 POB. 06 Apr 1999 G-CAMB
Total for April 1999 : 1
AS332 AS332L2, G-PUMM 22 Feb 1999 G-PUMM
Total for February 1999 : 1
AS365 AS365N2, G-BTEU, 29 January 1999 at 0829 hrs 29 Jan 1999 G-BTEU
Total for January 1999 : 1
AS355 A/c crashed into woodland shortly after take off. A/c destroyed. 3 POB, 1 fatality & 2 serious injuries. 09 Oct 1998 G-EMAU
Total for October 1998 : 1
AS355 Aircraft struck overhead power cables and crashed into a field. 3 POB fatal. AAIB Field investigation. 26 Jul 1998 G-MASK
AS332 AS332L Super Puma, G-PUMB 20 Jul 1998 G-PUMB
Total for July 1998 : 2
AS350 Sudden increase in rate of descent resulted in heavy landing. Tail boom skin creased. No injury to 2 POB. 27 Jun 1998 G-ROIN
Total for June 1998 : 1
AS350 Underslung load detached & empty strop became entangled in tail rotor. A/c began to rotate & lose height. Forced landing in trees. 20 Apr 1998 G-PLMB
Total for April 1998 : 1
AS332 AS332L Super Puma, G-PUMK 09 Mar 1998 G-PUMK
Total for March 1998 : 1
AS355 A/c crashed on rising ground & caught fire. 1 POB fatal. 28 Jan 1998 G-OROM
AS332 Horizontal stabiliser separated in flight. A/c pitched down 35deg. Mayday. Control regained. Diverted & landed safely. No injury. 28 Jan 1998 G-BWMG
Total for January 1998 : 2
AS332 Lightning strike. A/c landed safely on ship. Blade tips & rotor hub burnt. No injuries reported. 12 Dec 1997 G-BWZX
Total for December 1997 : 1
AS355 Mid-air collision with RAF Tucano. Both a/c sustained damage to tail area but landed without further incident. No injuries. 10 Sep 1997 G-PASE
AS355 Gust of wind caused a/c to move sideways as it lifted underslung load. Main rotor hit power cable. Substantial damage. No injury. 09 Sep 1997 G-WIRE
Total for September 1997 : 2
AS355 Mid-air collision with Katana DV20. SA355 rolled over on landing - no inj to 2 POB. DV20 had damaged canopy & prop - 1 minor inj. 12 Aug 1997 G-MENI
Total for August 1997 : 1
AS341 A/c began to rotate after lift off & tail struck hangar door. A fire ensued & a/c was destroyed. 2 POB seriously injured. 28 Jul 1997 G-HAVA
AS365 LH horizontal stabiliser separated. A/c landed safely. No injury to 2 POB. 20 Jul 1997 G-PLMI
AS341 Heavy landing, airframe distorted. No injury to 4 POB. 05 Jul 1997 G-BCHM
Total for July 1997 : 3
AS355 Hard landing. Damage to tail boom & skids. No injury to 4 POB. 16 Jun 1997 G-MOBI
Total for June 1997 : 1
AS332 Aerospatiale AS332L, G-PUMA. Screws not held tight, due to lock nut wear. Slight damage to Tail Rotor. 06 Mar 1997 G-PUMA
Total for March 1997 : 1
AS365 Main rotor blades damaged by aluminium sign dislodged from wall. No injury to 4 POB. 21 Feb 1997 G-HEMS
Total for February 1997 : 1
Total Found 71
Total Fatal 9 (12.68%)
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