Close X
Friday, November 29, 2024
ADVT 
National

Helicopter almost ditched in the Atlantic: report

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 27 Apr, 2021 06:51 PM
  • Helicopter almost ditched in the Atlantic: report

The Transportation Safety Board says a helicopter carrying 13 passengers and crew came within four metres of ditching in the Atlantic last July as it was trying to land on an offshore platform in foggy conditions.

The board's report, released today, says the two pilots aboard the Sikorsky S-92A helicopter had attempted two approaches using instrument flight rules, but they couldn't land because of low clouds and poor visibility.

The flight crew then spotted the platform, visible above a fog layer, and attempted a non-standard visual approach.

The independent agency says that as the helicopter approached the helideck in low-visibility conditions, the pilots inadvertently entered a high rate of descent at low airspeed.

During the descent, the helicopter’s engines were over-revved as the flight crew increased power to regain control just above the water.

The board's investigation determined that during the final approach, the helicopter was flying at a low power setting that the flight crew did not notice.

There were no injuries and the aircraft safely returned to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, where it was later removed from service.

MORE National ARTICLES

Ambassador sees new leverage in lumber dispute

Ambassador sees new leverage in lumber dispute
Kirsten Hillman told a British Columbia forest industry conference that high lumber prices could affect U.S. President Joe Biden's ability to fulfil his pandemic recovery goals, which include more affordable, environmentally friendly housing.

Ambassador sees new leverage in lumber dispute

Woman and 5 year old child badly hurt in crash: New Westminster Police

Woman and 5 year old child badly hurt in crash: New Westminster Police
An adult female and a five year old child who were passengers in the vehicle suffered injuries requiring hospitalization.

Woman and 5 year old child badly hurt in crash: New Westminster Police

Province providing $50 million in COVID19 funding for hard-hit businesses

Province providing $50 million in COVID19 funding for hard-hit businesses
The new Circuit Breaker Business Relief Grant will provide affected businesses with up to $10,000 in one-time funding to help with expenses like rent, insurance, employee wages, maintenance and utilities

Province providing $50 million in COVID19 funding for hard-hit businesses

School in Port Moody evacuated for police incident

School in Port Moody evacuated for police incident
No information as to why the staff and students were forced out and the police called in.

School in Port Moody evacuated for police incident

Advocates demand military complaint changes

Advocates demand military complaint changes
The House of Commons committee on the status of women is the second panel of MPs to probe the Liberal government's handling of allegations of sexual misconduct against senior military officers

Advocates demand military complaint changes

BC Greens call for stricter measures on COVID-19

BC Greens call for stricter measures on COVID-19
“Earlier this spring, I said it felt like government was not rising to the fight in light of rising case numbers. Now it is feeling like they are forfeiting the fight altogether,” said Sonia Furstenau, leader of the B.C. Green Party and MLA for Cowichan Valley

BC Greens call for stricter measures on COVID-19