Investigation Report
Fatal AW139 Accident During Departure in Darkness and Fog
Agusta Westland AW139 G-LBAL 10-15
- AAIB
- Investigation Report
- Human factorsRegulation and legislation
- Helicopter operations
- HelicopterOperator displays and control interfaces
- Alarm managementCompetence and trainingOperating and work procedures
Summary
An AAIB investigation examines the fatal AW139 departure near Gillingham Hall in darkness and fog. Recorded flight data and wreckage examination inform analysis of abnormal pitch, possible somatogravic illusion, crew co-ordination and automatic flight control use. The report also considers private-operation oversight, departure visibility requirements and two-pilot training.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Helicopter operations; offshore aviation; rotary-wing operations.
Classifications: Helicopter; rotorcraft.
Classifications: Operator displays and control interfaces.
Classifications: Alarm management.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.