Investigation Report
Sikorsky S-92A Wrong-Deck Approach During Offshore Shuttling
Sikorsky S-92A, G-CKXL 08-19
- AAIB
- Investigation Report
- Human factors
- Helicopter operations
- HelicopterOperator displays and control interfaces
- Competence and trainingOperating and work proceduresSafety communication
- Upstream oil and gas
- HelideckOffshore installation
Summary
Investigates a Sikorsky S-92A wrong-deck approach during shuttling in the Brae field. Platform similarity and alignment, training workload and expectation biases weakened identification checks. The report examines flight management cues, helideck directories and operating procedures, describes the radio operator’s intervention, and records planned training and checklist reviews.
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: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Helideck; helicopter landing deck.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.