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Era Aviation Sikorsky S-76A++ Gulf of Mexico March 23, 2004 Lorenda Ward Investigator-in-Charge

Era Aviation Sikorsky S-76A++ Gulf of Mexico March 23, 2004 Lorenda Ward Investigator-in-Charge. Office of Aviation Safety Workload. 10 major investigations 6 major reports 459 regional investigation launches 23 foreign investigation launches 100 safety recommendations.

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Era Aviation Sikorsky S-76A++ Gulf of Mexico March 23, 2004 Lorenda Ward Investigator-in-Charge

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  1. Era AviationSikorsky S-76A++Gulf of MexicoMarch 23, 2004 Lorenda WardInvestigator-in-Charge

  2. Office of Aviation Safety Workload • 10 major investigations • 6 major reports • 459 regional investigation launches • 23 foreign investigation launches • 100 safety recommendations

  3. Parties to the Investigation • Federal Aviation Administration • Era Aviation • Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation • Union Oil Company of California • Honeywell

  4. Accredited Representative • Bureau d’Enquêtes et d’Analyses pour la Sécurité de l’Aviation Civile (BEA) • Technical assistance from Turbomeca

  5. Background • Departed Galveston, Texas, at 1845 • Transported eight oil service personnel • En route refueling stop at High Island A-557 • Final destination was drilling ship Discoverer Spirit

  6. Descent begins from 1,800 feet at 1858 Descent to 1,100 feet, last radar return at 1900 Estimated position at 1902 radio call Projected impact if descent not arrested Estimated position at 1914 radio call Accident site - 1919 HI A-557 – Refueling platform 10 nm

  7. Noncontributing Factors • Weather • Pilot experience • No emergency landing • No structural, systems, or engine failures

  8. Significant Findings • Numerous indications of descent available • Limited radar coverage available in Gulf of Mexico • 550 helicopters • 2.3 million passengers • 1.3 million flights • Poor-quality CVR • No requirement for FDR

  9. Safety Issues • Training on the SPZ-7000/7600 • Lack of TAWS for helicopters • ADS-B schedule for Gulf of Mexico • CVR operational check inadequate

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