Providing tomographic imaging expertise to QinetiQ

Engineering

Failure analysis

Norway helicopter accident investigation

The μ-VIS X-Ray Imaging Centre provided tomographic imaging expertise to QinetiQ who, on behalf of the AIBN, is investigating into the recent air accident involving a Super Puma helicopter. The centre’s specialised equipment allowed for detailed non-destructive examination of key components.

The Air Accident Investigation Board Norway published a preliminary report on June the 28th, 2016. The story was also covered by BBC.

– the investigation is still ongoing –

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    The Super Puma helicopter which crashed off Norway (source: BBC.co.uk)
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BBC’s coverage of Norway helicopter crash investigation

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