webfact Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Copter crash probe to finish next weekThe NationBANGKOK: -- 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.Full story: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Copter-crash-probe-to-finish-next-week-30249100.html-- The Nation 2014-12-04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 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" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HeijoshinCool Posted December 4, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 4, 2014 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. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 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.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 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 ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inzman Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Pilot can't be at fault, he's Thai. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sviss Geez Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 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?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini81 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 can't use the brake failure cop out on this one; weather still up for grabs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 An off topic post and reply have been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zydeco Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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