Hibernia Management and Development Company (HMDC) notified the C-NLOPB that Cougar Flight 232 was shut down upon arrival at the Hibernia Gravity Based Structure (GBS) on October 6 after experiencing engine fuel bypass indications on both engines. The aircraft landed safely, passengers were disembarked and the aircrew awaited the arrival of maintenance crew.
Overnight the Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, in consultation with the engine manufacturer, conducted all required maintenance procedures. The helicopter was subsequently flight tested and certified serviceable on the morning of October 7. Cougar aircrew then returned the aircraft to St. John’s without further incident.
Media Contacts:
Cougar Helicopters:
Candace Moakler
(709) 758-4041
cmoakler@cougar.ca
HMDC:
Margot Bruce-O’Connell
(709) 778-7222
margot.p.bruce-o’connell@exxonmobil.com
C-NLOPB:
Sean Kelly APR, FCPRS
Manager of Public Relations
(709) 778-1418
(709) 689-0713
skelly@cnlopb.ca
Date | Update |
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Nov 30, 2015 | High Potential Near Miss |
Oct 12, 2015 | Grease Fire in Galley |
Oct 8, 2015 | Helicopter Experiences Fuel Bypass Indicators |
Oct 2, 2015 | Flame Detection |
Oct 2, 2015 | Unauthorized Discharge |
Sep 2, 2015 | Major Hydrocarbon Gas Release |
Sep 1, 2015 | Helicopter Engine #2 Fire Indication |
Aug 20, 2015 | Major Injury |
Jul 29, 2015 | Major Hydrocarbon Gas Release |
Jul 2, 2015 | Helicopter experiences low oil pressure indication |
May 16, 2015 | Person Overboard from West Hercules |
May 5, 2015 | Helicopter Engine #2 Power Loss |
Mar 4, 2015 | Manual disconnect from well due to weather |
Feb 19, 2015 | Helicopter on the Helideck of the Hibernia GBS |