The NSIA is investigating a serious aviation incident with a helicoper outside Stavanger airport Sola

On Friday 25 September the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation S-92A, LN-ONQ was on its way back to Sola (ENZV) after a flight to the West Elara oil installation. During descent the crew received a caution that the oil pressure on the main gearbox had dropped. During the further flight towards Sola, the oil temperature rose and the crew declared mayday, and continued the descent to a height of 200 ft. They were preparing to land on the sea if the oil pressure were to disappear completely.

The landing at Sola was undramatic and the helicopter was followed to standstill by the airport fire and rescue department.

The NSIA arrived at Sola the same evening, and started preliminary investigations. So far no explanation for the incident is determined.


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