Blog: Helicopter Crash

Holiday Air Crashes – “Go or no Go? During the holiday season helicopter and airplane flights are typically “gotta go now.” Whether its ‘get home-itis’ or an opportunity to experience the ‘thrill of a lifetime’ it is all too often a flight that ends with a crash. Already this holiday season helicopter and airplane crashes […]

Dec 27, 2019 update: Wreckage Found in 7 Fatal Helicopter Crash off Napoli Coast, Hawaii The 7 fatal helicopter crash in Hawaii has been located in a State Park on Kauai’s northwest side. Last radio transmission from fatal flight was made :40 minutes prior to its expected return.   Strong winds and rain were noted in the […]

As reported, on April 29, 2019, an R44  helicopter crashed on a two-lane road in Kailua, Hawaii which is in Honolulu County. Killed in the accident was Ryan McAuliffee, 28, of Chicago, 76 year old Jan Burgess of Australia and the pilot Joseph Berridge, 28. Recently released information indicates the helicopter was registered to United […]

Tragically on April 29, 2019 three people lost their lives in a helicopter accident in Kailua not far from downtown Honolulu. Recent reports indicate the crash was a Robinson R44 helicopter used by Novictor Helicopter tours that was being used for a tour of the Islands. The helicopter is reported to be 19 years old […]

Why do airplanes crash? The answer is . . for many reasons. Listed below are some of the most common reasons for an airplane crash. 1. Poor Maintenance 2. Pilot Error 3. Product Design As for maintenance, nearly all airplanes require an annual inspection in addition to periodic inspections. These inspections must be accomplished and […]