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Serious incident to an Airbus EC175 operated by Offshore Helicopter Service on 17/02/2023 on Elgin oil platform

Endommagement du rotor principal par vent fort, après arrêt moteurs

Responsible entity

United Kingdom - AAIB

Preliminary data based on the notification from the United Kingdom authorities:

Main rotor blades damaged in strong wind after shutdown. Rotor brake did not stop rotors, which could not be tied down. Three rotor blades broken.