Helijet Tofino approach/landing incident - pilots fired?
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Helijet Tofino approach/landing incident - pilots fired?
Anyone have any intel on this? http://globalnews.ca/news/2394364/param ... t-make-it/
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Re: Helijet Tofino approach/landing incident - pilots fired?
Cadors 2015P2187
Occurrence Date: 2015-11-15
Date Entered:
2015-11-24
Narrative:
The pilot of a Helijet International Sikorsky S-76C (C-GHHJ) from Vancouver, BC (CYVR) to Tofino, BC (CYAZ) reported issues with main rotor on final approach Runway 29. The aircraft landed without incident. No operational impact as Flight Service Station (FSS) was closed at the time. Information received from CYAZ Airport Manager (APM).
O.P.I.:
Maintenance & Manufacturing
Further Action Required:
Yes
Occurrence Summary
Date Entered:
2015-11-27
Narrative:
UPDATE: TSB#A15P0217: The Medevac Helijet Sikorsky S76C (C-GHHJ) was conducting a night approach at Tofino/Long Beach, BC (CYAZ) on a VFR flight from Vancouver Intl, BC (CYVR). After flying an autopilot coupled approach (RNAV29) to an altitude of 600 feet MSL in the vicinity of the threshold to Runway 29, the crew uncoupled the autopilot and continued to maneuver visually for the planned landing area. While on final approach, a high rate of descent (1100 fpm) and low airspeed developed, accompanied by a violent left and right movement. The crew applied collective and forward cyclic input and the aircraft recovered at low level and airspeed. Subsequent engine and airframe indications appeared to be normal and the crew completed a second approach for an uneventful landing. A post landing inspection revealed the presence of oil on the rotor blades and airframe. A maintenance inspection confirmed that the rotor hub spindles and a damper were damaged.
O.P.I.:
Maintenance & Manufacturing
Further Action Required:
Yes
Occurrence Date: 2015-11-15
Date Entered:
2015-11-24
Narrative:
The pilot of a Helijet International Sikorsky S-76C (C-GHHJ) from Vancouver, BC (CYVR) to Tofino, BC (CYAZ) reported issues with main rotor on final approach Runway 29. The aircraft landed without incident. No operational impact as Flight Service Station (FSS) was closed at the time. Information received from CYAZ Airport Manager (APM).
O.P.I.:
Maintenance & Manufacturing
Further Action Required:
Yes
Occurrence Summary
Date Entered:
2015-11-27
Narrative:
UPDATE: TSB#A15P0217: The Medevac Helijet Sikorsky S76C (C-GHHJ) was conducting a night approach at Tofino/Long Beach, BC (CYAZ) on a VFR flight from Vancouver Intl, BC (CYVR). After flying an autopilot coupled approach (RNAV29) to an altitude of 600 feet MSL in the vicinity of the threshold to Runway 29, the crew uncoupled the autopilot and continued to maneuver visually for the planned landing area. While on final approach, a high rate of descent (1100 fpm) and low airspeed developed, accompanied by a violent left and right movement. The crew applied collective and forward cyclic input and the aircraft recovered at low level and airspeed. Subsequent engine and airframe indications appeared to be normal and the crew completed a second approach for an uneventful landing. A post landing inspection revealed the presence of oil on the rotor blades and airframe. A maintenance inspection confirmed that the rotor hub spindles and a damper were damaged.
O.P.I.:
Maintenance & Manufacturing
Further Action Required:
Yes
Re: Helijet Tofino approach/landing incident - pilots fired?
Sensationalist title. I highly doubt the pilots will be fired. Sounds like they did their job and everyone made it to the ground safely.
