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ATSB: Bell 412 entered uncommanded descent while filling firefighting bucket

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Australia’s transport safety bureau says risk conditions were not properly captured before a Bell 412 firefighting helicopter entered an uncommanded descent while filling its bucket. The finding comes in the ATSB’s final investigation report, which examines the circumstances surrounding the event.

Discovered 2026-10-06T05:20:07.642497-07:00 | 2026-10-06T05:20:07.642497-07:00

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  • The ATSB’s findings highlight how risk assessment and operational conditions can intersect during bucket-filling—a critical phase of aerial firefighting.
  • The final report provides safety information relevant to helicopter operators and firefighting organizations reviewing procedures for these operations.

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