Investigation Report
AW139 Landed on Wrong Offshore Platform Following Destination Change
Agusta AW139, G-CIPW 12-17
- AAIB
- Investigation Report
- Human factors
- Helicopter operations
- Helicopter
- Competence and trainingOperating and work proceduresSafety communication
- Upstream oil and gas
- HelideckOffshore installation
Summary
An AW139 crew landed at Viscount instead of Vampire after a destination change was not reflected in flight planning software and inconsistent platform identifiers caused confusion. The investigation examines planning and radio communication, records proposed operator safety actions, and discusses industry recommendations for preventing wrong deck landings.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Helicopter operations; offshore aviation; rotary-wing operations.
Classifications: Helicopter; rotorcraft.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Helideck; helicopter landing deck.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.