Army helicopter: Army Super Puma damaged during air show in France

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The training flight was used in preparation for a planned flight demonstration on September 17, 2023. The single digit ‘Screwdriver Down’ indicated an unusual deviation from the intended flight attitude, which was immediately corrected by the helicopter crew of two pilots, the report said. defense group further.

During this incident, strong forces were deployed on the helicopter, but it was able to land safely at the intended location. Standard checks were carried out on the helicopter after the flight. This and an initial analysis of the helicopter’s data in Switzerland and at the manufacturer indicate major damage to the helicopter, according to the statement.

As a result, the Super Puma’s planned flight demonstration on Sunday was cancelled, the report said. The incident is being investigated by the Air Force Aviation Safety Division. The military justice system also conducts preliminary evidence.

It is currently not possible to quantify the extent of the damage to the helicopter. The helicopter is currently still in France and is being prepared for transport back to Switzerland.

The defense group also said that the individual “Screwdriver Down” figure is a demanding flight maneuver. After a horizontal hover flight at a safe height, the nose is lowered vertically and flown with a full rotation around its own axis.

Until technical and aeronautical inspection and investigations are completed, this individual rating will not be used in the upcoming scheduled flight demonstrations for safety reasons.

(SDA)

Source:Blick