Months Before Deadly Crash, Helicopter Pilots Warned of Safety Issues

Re:Months Before Deadly Crash, Helicopter Pilots Warned of S... by lttlrck on Saturday April 07, 2018 @09:39PM (#16784083)

And even with the ‘perfect’ harness, you still need to keep your composure and only unbuckle when the water stops rushing in. I did a dunk test when I was 15 - remaining composed was the problem, even with rescue divers in scuba gear. We didn’t have air lines in the cabin either (unlike the video you linked) - we had to hold our breath the entire time.

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Re:Months Before Deadly Crash, Helicopter Pilots Warned of S... by ars on Sunday April 08, 2018 @12:48AM (#16784661)

> and only unbuckle when the water stops rushing in

What is the benefit of waiting? So that the water does not "slosh" you around the helicopter?

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Re:Months Before Deadly Crash, Helicopter Pilots Warned of S... by wmoser on Sunday April 08, 2018 @04:27AM (#16785208)

I work on an offshore oil rig and have to undergo Helicopter Underwater Egress Training (HUET) every 3 to 4 years. They tell us to wait until the "violent motion has stopped." I think it's so you don't get thrown around the cabin. And yeah, it happens really quick and even when you're expecting it and have been training for it, if you panic you won't get out.

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Re:Months Before Deadly Crash, Helicopter Pilots Warned of S... by tim333 on Sunday April 08, 2018 @02:09AM (#16784861)

The water rushing thing is usually for cars with doors closed. When it stops rushing there isn't much pressure on the door so you can open it. It wouldn't be relevant here with no doors.

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Re:Months Before Deadly Crash, Helicopter Pilots Warned of S... by BoorishBears on Sunday April 08, 2018 @10:50AM (#16786320)

You can’t easily overcome the force of water rushing into the cabin, and you don’t want to get tumbled around like a ragdoll, so you wait until the cabin is somewhat settled

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