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In-Flight Breakup of Helicopter Air Tour Operations

NTSB Aircraft Accident Reports · Accident report · AAR-22/01 · Published 2022-11-15 · National Transportation Safety Board · 1 author

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Abstract

Helicopter air-tour fatal crashes — Hawaii + Grand Canyon series. Special investigation report into the safety record of helicopter air-tour operations. NTSB recommended mandatory installation of crash-resistant fuel systems on legacy Part 135 helicopters, enhanced terrain-awareness, and revised duty-time limitations.

Author

  • National Transportation Safety Board NTSB

Keywords

  • helicopter air tour
  • crash resistant fuel
  • rotorcraft
  • part 135

Citation

National Transportation Safety Board (2022). In-Flight Breakup of Helicopter Air Tour Operations. National Transportation Safety Board. NTSB Aircraft Accident Reports ID AAR-22/01. https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Pages/AAR2201.aspx ↗