Super Puma Down NSW

[skypig]

Hasn’t been much info on this one.
“Passenger” killed, pilot injured.

https://asn.flightsafety.org/wikibase/462080

[chopperdavo]

Any more news… other that what was reported in the media last week

[skypig]

Rumour is: A tail rotor failure.

It’s all been very quiet.

Another “interesting” thing is that one of two on board, the fatality unfortunately, has been described as a “passenger”. As far as I know the Super Puma isn’t certified for single pilot. Searching in the distant part of my mind: something to do with not being able to pump the gear down (emergency extension) from the RHS.

[pohm1]

https://www.casa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-04/prescription-aircraft-ratings-casr-part-61-edition-9-instrument-2021.pdf#page6

Schedule 7 (page 23) lists the 332 as single pilot. I thought that the gear was actually easier to pump from the right seat, but it’s been a while.

[skypig]

Perfect.

I defer to your superior knowledge.
That explains why so many Captains said they would prefer a pie warmer in the left seat. Rather than me. Some did look like they ate a few too many pies.


One question answered.

[bigglesbutler]

The 225 is certified for single pilot VFR, but the last time I flew the 332 and every flight manual I have seen for the 332 says two crew VFR and IFR. I have no idea about what would be a 215, 225 automation in a 332 size airframe.

[cupid stunt]

There are some utility 332 that have been converted to fixed gear. Saves weight on top of removing pump down requirement.