I’m sure G-man will have some comments to make about this.
https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopter ... 77.article
Norwegian Power Cable incident
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Norwegian Power Cable incident
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Re: Norwegian Power Cable incident
Wow, is all I can say….look at ALL the holes in the Swiss Cheese……… I will have a whole bunch to say on this later today, I’m about to head out the door……
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Re: Norwegian Power Cable incident
So in reading the article there were so many red flags and holes in the cheese:
- Pilot just off of days off
In experienced pilot—-not sure his experience level
Two circuits from different companies
Failing weather
No wire cutters on the aircraft
Black and white maps
One circuit not depicted on maps
Wires were un-marked
High workload
They knew the wires were there
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Re: Norwegian Power Cable incident
Recently watched line inspectors nearby who also seemed to be flying at at least 250', probably more. I went onto the front verandah with camera and long lens when they'd finished. As I looked through the viewfinder, I could see one of the observers looking back at me with an even longer lens.
Touché.
Touché.