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Helicopter accident highlights external load complexity, value of HUET
Figure 4: VH-HQH (pre-accident) showing approximate location of rotor strike location and locations of first items in debris field
R22 mid-air collision preliminary report released
Accident location with reference to Coober Pedy and the Stuart Highway.
Sheep spotting accident preliminary report
VH-JEO flight path
Control issues demonstrate importance of handbook familiarity
Regional Express Saab 34 VH-RXE experienced an engine failure on the evening of 21 December 2022
Saab 340 engine failure due to incorrectly seated coupling
Location of sheared rivets
Chipmunk owners urged to ensure rivets are maintained to spec
Brisbane River oil tanker breakaway and grounding
Overview of MOMBI hold
Preliminary report into Canberra flight below minimum safe altitude
Source: OTSI
SAN on automatic coupler operation and design features
Photo: Airservices Australia
Fatigue management improvements underway after Brisbane Centre controller found asleep
Figure 7: Impact damage to VH-OMD
Procedures for simulated engine failures should align with manufacturer guidance
The helicopter approached the gorge from the left of the picture prior to the collision with terrain
R44 likely overweight at high density altitude prior to take-off accident
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