ATSB identifies cause of fatal Super Puma crash

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Guest authors

A preliminary report by the safety investigator has revealed a fracturing of the pitch change control sleeve likely led the helicopter to yaw – or spin on its vertical axis – before crashing and repeatedly rolling on the ground.

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