treetopflyer Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Helicopter flips when passenger jolts controls New Zealand Herald 25.08.05 Two men walked away uninjured this morning when a helicopter crashed in Hawke's Bay. After a flight over Ben Lomond Station near State Highway 50, pilot Bernie Symonds is believed to have landed at Maraekakaho, 28km west of Hastings, and stepped out of his Sikorsky Helicopter, leaving the engine running. In the process of getting out, his passenger is said to have lifted the dual controls installed for training purposes, prompting the machine to lift off the ground, throwing the passenger clear before toppling over. :shock: Mr Symonds, from Hastings, works under Taranaki-based company Helicopter Services and keeps his helicopter at his home in Pakowhai Road. Company head Brett Emeny said while both men were uninjured, it was clear some mistake had happened. "It's more of a disappointment than anything." Today Mr Symonds' family were breathing a sigh of relief, saying only that he had been "bloody lucky" to walk away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfly Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 yeah, saw that story ttf, but didn't post it cuz of dem new rulz :down: So, couldn't think of a current model $ikor$ky smaller or cheaper than the S76!! :shock: yeeouch! Any model specific info on this mishap out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
412driver Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Sikorsky 300CBi :up: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1 Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Apparently a round-motor S55! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfly Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 412D - I thought of that, but has anyone referred to them as Sikorskys yet? Does Sikorsky plan to add their moniker, or will they let Schweizer operate autonomously? N1 - thanks for the info, guess I wasn't thinking "classic". That's unfortunate news, I expect there are fewer of the old gals around. Figured most of the 55s still flying had been given the turbine treatment. Does the cockpt layout particularily lend itself to this kind of boo-boo? Would you want to leave the controls while it's turning with a non-pilot having access? I wouldn't in anything I fly - but I'm a little fussy that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
407 Driver Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 There's only one S55 on the NZ registry, could be the one? ZK-HSB Sikorsky S-55B s/n 55-1148 3265 kg Fine Particle Application (NZ) Ltd PO Box 70 INGLEWOOD 4651 The preliminary Accident / Incident data wil be published in a day or two, We'll find out for sure then.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfly Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 The preliminary Accident / Incident data wil be published in a day or two, We'll find out for sure then.... This week's reports are up... only heli was a R22 fatal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
407 Driver Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 True, this incident never made it to press this week, perhaps next Monday ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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