Investigation Report
EC175B Nose Landing Gear Collapsed on Landing
Airbus Helicopters EC175B, G-EMEA 07-19
- AAIB
- Investigation Report
- FatigueHuman factorsMechanical failure
- Helicopter operationsInspection and maintenance
- Helicopter
- Fatigue managementIndependent audit and verificationOperating and work proceduresOperational supervision
Summary
An EC175B helicopter’s nose landing gear collapsed on landing at Aberdeen Airport after a pintle pin failed. Investigation found that a bushing had been omitted during A-frame replacement. The report examines maintenance instructions, independent inspection, staffing and fatigue, and describes procedural changes and manufacturer inspection requirements.
Classifications: Fatigue; worker fatigue; alertness impairment.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Helicopter operations; offshore aviation; rotary-wing operations.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Helicopter; rotorcraft.
Classifications: Fatigue management.
Classifications: Independent audit and verification.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Operational supervision.