Ethics in Aviation
Ethics in the Aviation Profession March 25, 2023 CH-46 Mishap On December 9, 1999 a CH-46 assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 166 (HMM-166) was conducting training in support of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The aircraft took off from the Bonhomme Richard at around 12:46 that day and set course to the USNS Pecos to allow for the Reconnaissance Marines to practice fast roping techniques. The total on board the aircraft was about 18 service members including the pilots and crew chiefs which was considered a tight fit. As the CH-46 began making its way to the ship, the landing officer signaled to the pilot to increase power as the aircraft was observed to be flying to low for a successful landing. In addition, radio calls were made to the CH-46 crew to increase power, but unfortunately no verbal response was provided. As a result of the low approach, the CH-46's landing gear became tangled with a metal net that is fastened on the exterior of the ship, ironic