Safety Flash

Helicopter navigation experienced magnetic interference

IMCAInternational Marine Contractors AssociationIMCA SF 12/18

Helicopter navigation experienced magnetic interference

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Summary

A crew-change helicopter flight lost electronic heading information because magnetic elements in passenger luggage interfered with instruments. Stereo speakers were identified as the source. Equipment checks found no damage or discrepancies. The flash describes passenger warnings, consent-based random luggage checks and the need for clearer information about prohibited items.

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About This Record
Publisher
International Marine Contractors Association
Type
Safety Flash
Reference
IMCA SF 12/18
Date
14 June 2018
Activity
Helicopter Operations
Equipment
Helicopter
Control
Functional Testing, Safety Communication
Link
Checked , working
Record
imca-sf-12-18-helicopter-navigation-experienced-magnetic-interference · added 1 September 2026

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