Statoil notified the C-NLOPB of a scheduled flight that turned around on route to the MODU Henry Goodrich on August 29, 2011. The flight was approximately 26 miles offshore when the pilot responded to a perceived higher than normal vibration and made a decision to return as a precautionary measure. The flight arrived at 11:10 a.m. and the passengers were briefed. The C-NLOPB is following up on the incident with the Operator.
C-NLOPB Contact:
Sean Kelly M.A., APR, FCPRS
Manager of Public Relations
(709) 778-1418
(709) 689-0713 (cell)
skelly@cnlopb.nl.ca
Statoil Contact:
Caron Hawco
Business Services Manager
(709) 738-8471
CAHAW@statoil.com
Cougar Helicopters Contact:
Candace Moakler
Public Affairs Officer
(709) 758-4041
cmoakler@cougar.ca