Super Puma helicopter accident – initial report
- Safety Flash
- Published on 6 May 2009
- Generated on 8 November 2025
- IMCA SF 06/09
- 1 minute read
The UK Air Accidents Investigations Branch (AAIB) has issued its initial report into the recent Super Puma helicopter accident.
Although this report relates to a North Sea incident, the relevant issues and the information regarding the gearbox monitoring and warning systems on the helicopter type mentioned could apply anywhere.
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