February 10, 2024: NTSB Member Michael Graham briefs the media in Barstow, California, on the NTSB investigation into the February 9, 2024, crash of an Airbus Helicopters EC-130 near Halloran Springs, California.
Sounds like maybe it should not have been flying, at night and in the rain, and that perhaps, under VFR, power lines were intercepted. Poor lighting, bad weather, power lines, will not take long. "Weather reports from the time show a mix of rain and snow, and the aircraft flew over a remote area of the desert that likely would have had few lights for the pilot to navigate by, other than cars' headlights and taillights along the interstate. “If I were in charge, I certainly would have said ‘No, thank you,' ” aviation safety consultant and retired Marine Corps Col. Pete Field told The Associated Press on Wednesday".
www.ntsb.gov/about/organization/AS/Pages/aviation-classification.aspx Because many accidents have similar causes and may not provide new safety information that would result in further action, investigating these in detail may not be justified given our limited resources. Thus, our investigators do not launch to the scene of every accident, conduct an in-depth investigation, or produce an extensive report for many accidents with known circumstances.
How is it possible to still not require FDR or CVR devices for 12 hours or more on ANY aircraft in this class? Because of continuous failures by OSHA, FAA, and NTSB to protect the public and employees. EDIT: Thank you thank you thank you for repeating the questions into the mic before answering! 🎉🎉🎉
The NTSB has repeatedly recommended for the FAA to adopt recording devices in these aircraft, not to mention the separate 25 hour CVR recommendation from years ago. Are you not aware that the NTSB is not an enforcement agency and therefore cannot require or enforce anything? All we can hope to do is that the FAA listens. By law, NTSB can only recommend in order to not have any conflicts of interests as it can also investigate the FAA.
Sadly, the recommendations given by the NTSB are not supported by enforcement capability; the FAA has to take their recommendations on board and act with changes, which they have not as of yet.
In 1969, thé FAA recommended urgent changes regarding Runway Incursions. In 1970, they again recommended action to avoid further Runway Incursions. In 1971,……… In 1972……….73, 74, 75, 2024. Seriously, I was shocked at thé amount of inaction
don't think these folks understand the magnitude of "who" was in this Helicopter & what he means to millions of Nigerians and the Business comuunity at large, think of the equivalent of a "Jamie Dimon" in his country. RIP Herbert Wigwe ... this is a rude huge shock that we are still grappling with & coming to terms with,
I'm telling you, they don't understand who was in that helicopter and what he means to millions of young Nigerians. It's well, may the souls of the departed rest in peace
Wintery mix VFR AT NIGHT?????????? Who is allowing this to happen ????? The aircraft is not approved for ice AND IS NOT AN INSTRUMENT AIRCRAFT!!!!! Dose there part 135 ok flying in ice….i don’t think so!!!!!
Pilot entered IMC, The pilot rolled the Helicopter and it impacted at high speed at a steep angle..? (Auto pilot installed?) No? Orbic pilots seldom get IFR refresher courses as it costs $ and California clear skies . . . current ? Lose the horizon lose it all, Not the 1st time and wont be the last... Night, No horizon, Rain Clouds. = IMC , Pilot error
www.ntsb.gov/about/organization/AS/Pages/aviation-classification.aspx Because many accidents have similar causes and may not provide new safety information that would result in further action, investigating these in detail may not be justified given our limited resources. Thus, our investigators do not launch to the scene of every accident, conduct an in-depth investigation, or produce an extensive report for many accidents with known circumstances. There's no conspiracy here.
Hundreds of people are killed in transportation accidents every day. Why does the NTSB have to get involved in these private crashes? (answer: they were wealthy). No taxpayer dollar left unwasted.
Wow... odd, not to have data & voice recorders on board a for-hire aircraft. THAT SHOULD BE REMEDIED!! Otherwise, NTSB is speculating on cause and events leading up to the incident. (Comment by a retired federal HazMat incident manager.)
Very common. Look at Kobe Bryant helicopter crash. Also instrument panel not installed. So pilots lose visibility they cannot fly on instrument. Also, Commercial airlines erase (record over) in flight recordings after 2 hours I believe. NTSB has made recommendations to remedy both issues multiple times to FAA & airlines.
G'day, Charter Operations Are NOT Airlines. Expecting Cockpit Data & Voice Recorders in Charter Aircraft is a Delusional Fantasy. Wake up to yourself, Dreamer... ;-p Ciao !
