Accidents
Newly Delivered SAR Helo Rolls Over in Norway
The Royal Norwegian Air Force AW101s will operate the new helicopters, which are replacing Sikorsky Sea Kings currently in service.

A Leonardo Helicopters AW101 delivered last week to the Norwegian Ministry of Justice & Public Security rolled over during a maintenance ground run on Friday, causing substantial damage. The helicopter was the first of 16 AW101s for Norway’s all-weather search and rescue (SAR) program. The Royal Norwegian Air Force will operate the new AW101s, which are replacing Sikorsky Sea Kings currently in service.