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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S6-2012 G-CHCN.pdf (265.74 kb)

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