Investigation Report
Super Puma Engine Disconnected from Main Rotor Gearbox
AS332L2 Super Puma, G-CHCF 02-09
- AAIB
- Investigation Report
- Mechanical failure
- Helicopter operationsInspection and maintenance
- Helicopter
- Competence and trainingFunctional testingOperating and work procedures
Summary
AAIB investigation of a Super Puma incident at Aberdeen Airport examines freewheel wear that disconnected an engine from the main rotor gearbox. It analyses training-idle recovery, recorded flight data, maintenance requirements and simulator limitations, and makes four safety recommendations concerning pilot information, certification and simulation.
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: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.