Investigation Report
Eurocopter EC155B1 OY-HJJ 07-14 v2
Eurocopter EC155B1 OY-HJJ 07-14 v2
- AAIB
- Investigation Report
- Human factorsMechanical failure
- Helicopter operationsInspection and maintenance
- HelicopterOperator displays and control interfaces
- Functional testingOperating and work procedures
- Upstream oil and gas
- HelideckOffshore installation
Summary
Investigation of a serious helicopter incident following departure from Clipper Gas platform. The aircraft approached within approximately 50 feet of the sea. Recorded data showed correct automatic flight-control performance with extensive manual override. The report examines crew responses, control-system defects, weighing and fuel-gauging errors, and subsequent operating restrictions.
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: Operator displays and control interfaces.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Helideck; helicopter landing deck.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.