S6/2012 G-CHCN, 22 October 2012

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: Commercial - rotorcraft
• Report type: Special bulletin
• Date of occurrence: 22 October 2012
• Aircraft type: EC225 LP Super Puma
• Location: In the North Sea, approximately 32 nm southwest of Sumburgh, Shetland Islands
• Registration: G-CHCN

Special Bulletin S6/2012 - EC225 LP Super Puma, G-CHCN

Summary:

The crew of the helicopter carried out a controlled ditching following indications of a failure of the main gearbox (MGB) lubrication system and, subsequently, a warning indicating failure of the emergency lubrication system. All passengers and crew evacuated the helicopter and were subsequently rescued without injury.

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Published 10 December 2014