Ron Birman News Today

The final report said that the proximity of the helicopter to the sea caused its motor component to rust, leading to the crash. 


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Probe finds proximity to sea water likely caused piece to rust, though issue was hidden to all; killed pilots praised for trying to weather challenges as cabin filled with smoke

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A broken motor blade in the left engine caused a fire that damaged the right engine and caused the Atalef AS565 Panther to crash into the sea.

Investigators say pilots were not able to escape the helicopter because they were knocked out when it hit the water; remaining 'Atalef' aircraft to be checked for similar issues

The IDF believes that the likely crash of the helicopter was due to a fire that broke out in the left engine.

Fleet of helicopters to stay grounded as investigators still can't determine why the aircraft's left motor caught fire and why the pilots couldn't escape in last week's accident

Report says electrical short hampered pilots ability to control helicopter during crash landing, aircraft hit water on its right side and sank with two crew members still on board

Cpt. Ron Birman was the sole survivor of the crash. He was able to escape the helicopter before it sank with the two pilots inside but was unable to rescue the two pilots.