AAIB investigation to Eurocopter AS332L2 Super Puma, G-REDL - Special Bulletin S5/2009

Investigation update on the accident on 1 April 2009, in the sea approximately 11 miles north-east of Peterhead, Scotland

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 16 December 2014

• Category: Commercial - rotorcraft
• Report type: Special bulletin
• Date of occurrence: 1 April 2009
• Aircraft type: Eurocopter AS332L2 Super Puma
• Location: In the sea approximately 11 miles north-east of Peterhead, Scotland
• Registration: G-REDL

Summary:

This Special Bulletin details the progress made towards identifying the initiating factor(s) and failure sequence of the epicyclic gearbox module, and follows the publication of two initial reports which contained four Safety Recommendations. This Special Bulletin contains two further Safety Recommendations.

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Special Bulletin S5-2009 - Eurocopter AS332L2 Super Puma, G-REDL 08-09

Published 16 December 2014