Mayday

Season 3, Episode 7

Episode Title: Helicopter Down

Air Date: 2005-10-26

Overview:

On 19 January 1995, the crew of Bristow Flight 56C is forced to perform an emergency autorotation to a ditching in the sea, after lightning damages the tail rotor of their helicopter. Despite the rough sea conditions, the 16 oil rig workers and pilots are rescued by nearby ships.