Investigation Report
Sikorsky S-61N Rotor Struck Tanker Mast During Marine-Pilot Winching
G-BDOC-5-05
- AAIB
- Investigation Report
- Human factorsRegulation and legislation
- Helicopter operationsPersonnel transfer
- Helicopter
- Operating and work proceduresSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
An AAIB investigation examines a Sikorsky S-61N rotor strike against a tanker mast during marine-pilot winching near Sullom Voe. It analyses deck clearances, flight recordings and crew decisions, without establishing whether ship or helicopter movement caused the strike. Recommendations address mixed SAR/CAT duties, information exchange and winching-zone markings.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Helicopter operations; offshore aviation; rotary-wing operations.
Classifications: Personnel transfer; crew transfer.
Classifications: Helicopter; rotorcraft.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.