ST. JOHN’S, N.L.—A tragedy that rocked the offshore industry 10 years ago is being remembered today in Newfoundland and Labrador. The crash of Cougar Flight 491 claimed the lives of 17 offshore workers and crew, with just one person surviving. Two people escaped from the aircraft, but Robert Decker was the only person to survive. The helicopter turned around and began heading back to St. John’s, but ditched into the frigid North Atlantic off the coast of Newfoundland. The inquiry resulted in modifications to the Sikorsky S92A and changes in the way offshore workers are transported back and forth.

Source: thestar March 12, 2019 11:26 UTC