Airbus Issues Emergency Bulletin After H160 Helicopter Ditching Off Brazil
Aviation News – Airbus Helicopters has issued an emergency safety bulletin after an H160 helicopter made a controlled ditching during a flight off Brazil, with all eight occupants rescued safely. The incident highlights precautionary action taken while investigators examine damage to critical rotor components. The event occurred on January 2, 2026, during a cruise flight when pilots experienced significant vibrations and elected to ditch the aircraft at sea.