Medical Helicopter Crashes

Safety Features And Pilot Training Credited In Safe Landing Of Damaged Medical Helicopter

January 7, 2011

A helicopter instructor who witnessed the safe landing of a damaged medical helicopter cited the safety features on that aircraft and the pilot’s training for his “amazing job” of landing and bringing the aircraft and the three crew members down safely. The Eurocopter EC135 AirCare 5 medical transport helicopter’s landing followed a midair collision with […]

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NTSB Makes Helicopter Safety Recommendations A-10-148 Through 158 To The FAA

December 31, 2010

On December 29, 2010 the NTSB released its much anticipated safety recommendations to the FAA. Three of the recommendations are that hover performance charts published by helicopter manufacturers reflect true performance of helicopters in all conditions for which charts are applicable.  The FAA should develop and implement surveillance program for 14 CFR Part 135 (Title […]

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