AAIB investigation to AW189, G-FSAR

AW189 (G-FSAR), Search and Rescue operation, approx 190 nm East of Stanley Airfield, Falkland Islands, 22 July 2024

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 9 January 2025

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 22 July 2024
• Aircraft type: AW189
• Location: Approx 190 nm East of Stanley Airfield, Falkland Islands
• Registration: G-FSAR

During a Search and Rescue operation a casualty was being recovered to the aircraft by rescue hoist. As the crew attempted to bring the casualty aboard, he slipped from the rescue strop and the crew could not hold him. The casualty fell into the sea and due to fuel limitations for the aircraft no further rescue was attempted.

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Published 9 January 2025