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Preliminary report describes earlier water bucket problems and the helicopter’s final moments before impact.

The proposal follows similar problems on other Airbus models, including one case involving a disconnected rotor-control fitting.

Another medical helicopter reportedly contacted the water moments before a separate flight crashed, killing three people.

Agency withdraws previous approval, citing federal obligations and future aviation needs.

Two others were hospitalized and one remained missing following the accident off the Southern California island.

The Eurocopter AS332L1 was conducting water drops on the Dome Fire when it went down Sunday afternoon.

Federal indictment alleges false FAA records were used to obtain airman credentials.

The FAA has rejected Trident Adventures’ request to resume helicopter “helocast” tours that let passengers jump into the ocean from 10 to 35 feet.

AW139-based helicopter is replacing the UH-1N Huey for nuclear-security missions.

Training resumes after a temporary stand-down following a fatal Texas accident.