Ornge helicopters have safety issues, Opposition says
The Canadian Press
Posted: Mar 5, 2012 3:07 PM Last Updated: Mar 5, 2012 3:53 PM ET
Ontario's Opposition says pilots, paramedics and patients should all be worried about the safety of helicopters used by Ornge, the province's air ambulance system.
Progressive Conservative transport critic Frank Klees says the 12 Augusta Westland helicopters Ontario purchased for $144 million have problems with tail rotors falling off.
The European Aviation Safety Agency issued an air worthiness directive for the AW139 helicopters last month, advising owners to greatly increase inspections and rotor replacements.
Klees, a former transport minister, says he wouldn't ride in an Ornge helicopter, even in an emergency, and would find another way to get to hospital.
The European Aviation Safety Agency issued an air worthiness directive for the AW139 helicopters last month, advising owners to greatly increase inspections and rotor replacements.
Klees, a former transport minister, says he wouldn't ride in an Ornge helicopter, even in an emergency, and would find another way to get to hospital.
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