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This fault is the first time this has happened in an EC225 in 4.5 million flying hours, equating to something like 187,500 days continuous flying
A total loss of pressure in the main gearbox should then mean the emergency lubrication system is engaged, which give 30 mins flight time. When this also failed the pilots decided to ditch there and then
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-18049795