Copter crash probe to finish next week
The Nation



BANGKOK: -- The probe into the Bell 212 helicopter crash in Phayao province last month, which killed a Third Army Area deputy chief and eight others, will be officially concluded next week, Deputy Defence Minister General Udomdej Sitabutr said yesterday. The initial probe suspected mechanical failure and a problem with the propeller power-supply system - not the weather or pilot, he said.

As Bell 212 and UH-1 Iroquois ("Huey") helicopters are still in use, Udomdej said all such aircraft would be checked and maintained before use. Next week, a meeting will be held to discuss related matters including the logistics support system and high-quality pilot training, he added.

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-- The Nation 2014-12-04

Amazing Thailand, they can do anything, even put a finish date on a mechanical fault finding investigation of a crash aircraft.

" Ok, that looks like that's the problem so get on with a report as times up - no more discussion or time wasting - get the report on my desk by the end of the week"

Yep, takes the American CAB and FAA a year or two, often three to conclude and investigation. Thais can do it in a fortnight.

Oh, then comes the recommendation:

Udomdej said all such aircraft would be checked and maintained before use ...

Good idea.

Have they immediately grounded all the other copters for a thorough checks to see if they

also have similar faults? I bet they didn't....

Yep, takes the American CAB and FAA a year or two, often three to conclude and investigation. Thais can do it in a fortnight.

Oh, then comes the recommendation:

Udomdej said all such aircraft would be checked and maintained before use ...

Good idea.

A couple of weeks ago wasn't the claim made that some military helicopters are 10 years over their supposed maximum life because they are routinely receive maintenance to the highest standard ?

Pilot can't be at fault, he's Thai.

Yep, takes the American CAB and FAA a year or two, often three to conclude and investigation. Thais can do it in a fortnight.

Oh, then comes the recommendation:

Udomdej said all such aircraft would be checked and maintained before use ...

Good idea.

You're right, the CAB and FAA should get their fingers out.

Personally I would rather wait and see what the report from Bell has to say.

They probably have more knowledge of more Bell helicopter crashes than any country in the world.

As the maunufacturers they also have the responsibility to send copies of all crash reports to all the operators worldwide with their recommendations for a fix as well.

Similar accidents may have happened elsewhere and perhaps not followed up on.

I've noticed that with military aircraft accidents, it's always mechanical faults that caused the incident.........never the pilot.

With the age and notoriety of the poor maintenance to these aircraft, it may well be mechanical failure.........but every time??

can't use the brake failure cop out on this one; weather still up for grabs?

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Personally I would rather wait and see what the report from Bell has to say.

They probably have more knowledge of more Bell helicopter crashes than any country in the world.

As the maunufacturers they also have the responsibility to send copies of all crash reports to all the operators worldwide with their recommendations for a fix as well.

Similar accidents may have happened elsewhere and perhaps not followed up on.

Bell's investigator left the day before Thanksgiving. This crash was not due to the chopper.