A Super Puma AS332 experienced a double engine failure at 5,000′ recently while transporting Chancellor Merkel in Germany. The helicopter was ferrying her to campaign events when things got interesting. By remaining calm, and following the checklist, the pilots were able to restart both engines only 1,000′ from the ground. According to a few articles [...]
In what is being described as a “maintenance incident” an AS332 Super Puma rolled over with the rotors turning earlier today. The aircraft is operated by CHC Helicopter and was located at the maintenance facility when it happened. There was one person on board, when for an unknown reason, it rolled onto its side. Luckily, [...]
**Sorry for the break everyone, I’ve been out of town** A Eurocopter AS332 L2 ditched in Northern Hong Kong recently after what is being reported as a single engine failure. The Super Puma is operated by the HK Government Flying Services and was involved in helping with the aftermath of a wildfire. Some news outlets [...]
SCOTLAND – In what must be an embarrassing move, a Royal Air Force Super Puma helicopter ran out of fuel during a training exercise today. The aircraft was only carrying 27 minutes worth of fuel for what was supposed to be a 20 minute flight. They were navigating by following a road when they managed [...]
Go for a ride with the Icelandic Coast Guard in LF-TIF, an Aerospatiale AS332-L1 Super Puma. According to wikipedia this is one of three helicopters they operate and the only one they own. The other two aircraft are rented, a Eurocopter AS332-L1 and an SA-365N Dauphin. Check out the rest of the Worth Watching series [...]
A Super Puma helicopter engine grew legs sometime last weekend. The engine was located at the old Athens airport in eastern Attica. The theft was discovered yesterday and has led to the suspension of the director of the state aircraft factory. It wasn’t currently installed and was just sitting in a large warehouse used to [...]
