Investigation Report
AW139 Landed on Wrong Offshore Platform During Line Training
Agusta AW139, G-CHBY 06-16
- AAIB
- Investigation Report
- Human factors
- Helicopter operations
- HelicopterOperator displays and control interfaces
- Competence and trainingOperating and work procedures
- HelideckOffshore installation
Summary
An AW139 carrying ten passengers landed on Amethyst A1D instead of A2D during line training. The report examines similar platform appearances, flight-display waypoint presentation and destination-identification checklists. The crew attributed the error to early misidentification and considered simulator identification practices a possible contributory factor. No injuries or damage were reported.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Helicopter operations; offshore aviation; rotary-wing operations.
Classifications: Helicopter; rotorcraft.
Classifications: Operator displays and control interfaces.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Helideck; helicopter landing deck.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.