Investigation Report
Sikorsky S-92A Landed on Wrong Offshore Helideck
Sikorsky S-92A, G-VINL 06-16
- AAIB
- Investigation Report
- Human factors
- Helicopter operations
- HelicopterOperator displays and control interfaces
- Competence and trainingOperating and work procedures
- Upstream oil and gas
- HelideckOffshore installation
Summary
Investigation of a Sikorsky S-92A landing on the unmanned Ensco 120 helideck rather than Buzzard in the North Sea. It examines visual misidentification, crew workload, radio interruptions, unused flight-management information and the decision to depart immediately. Potential safety actions concern navigation cross-checks, approach checklists and training.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Helicopter operations; offshore aviation; rotary-wing operations.
Classifications: Helicopter; rotorcraft.
Classifications: Operator displays and control interfaces.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Helideck; helicopter landing deck.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.