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Just throwing this out here... As received from FAASTeam e-mail...
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FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education
Helicopter Accidents and Seven Fatalities in Just Eight Days
Notice Number: NOTC4330
Four Helicopter Accidents and Seven Fatalities in Just Eight Days
These Grim Statistics Reflect the Need for a Culture Change Says the IHST
From Oct. 10th to Oct 17th, the U.S. helicopter community experienced four accidents that started out as “routine” general aviation/private flights, but each ended with fatal results.
Although each of these accidents must be fully investigated before a probable cause is determined, their circumstances reflect a need for the private helicopter pilot and helicopter community to take a critical look at its risk mitigation efforts and safety practices.
For more details on each accident, and additional information from the International Helicopter Safety Team, look at their press release at this location: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2012/Oct/IHST_October_Accidents_PART_ONE.pdf
Ouch.
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FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education
Helicopter Accidents and Seven Fatalities in Just Eight Days
Notice Number: NOTC4330
Four Helicopter Accidents and Seven Fatalities in Just Eight Days
These Grim Statistics Reflect the Need for a Culture Change Says the IHST
From Oct. 10th to Oct 17th, the U.S. helicopter community experienced four accidents that started out as “routine” general aviation/private flights, but each ended with fatal results.
Although each of these accidents must be fully investigated before a probable cause is determined, their circumstances reflect a need for the private helicopter pilot and helicopter community to take a critical look at its risk mitigation efforts and safety practices.
For more details on each accident, and additional information from the International Helicopter Safety Team, look at their press release at this location: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2012/Oct/IHST_October_Accidents_PART_ONE.pdf