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National Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Program

National Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Program. FAA FAASTeam. Presented at: Sun N Fun 2009. Presented by: Jim Lamb, FAASTeam Program Mgr. FAA SAFETY TEAM (FAASTeam). 2009 NATIONAL HELICOPTER TRAINING ACCIDENT REDUCTION PROGRAM OBJECTIVE:

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National Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Program

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  1. National Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Program FAA FAASTeam Presented at: Sun N Fun 2009 Presented by: Jim Lamb, FAASTeam Program Mgr.

  2. FAASAFETY TEAM (FAASTeam) 2009 NATIONAL HELICOPTER TRAINING ACCIDENT REDUCTION PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: Evaluate helicopter instruction accidents and devise risk mitigation strategies to reduce these accidents

  3. Helicopter Accident Mitigation • 2008 • FAA Safety Team given the responsibility to evaluate helicopter flight instruction accidents and • Devise risk mitigation strategies

  4. What was the basis for this program? • Data gathered from 2006 and 2007 NTSB accident records revealed: • In 2006, 155 helicopter accidents occurred of which 28 (18%) were training related. • In 2007, 221 helicopter accidents occurred, 28 training related (10.4%). • 2008 ended with 154 accidents with 32 (20.7%) being training related

  5. When 2006-2008 data was compared with a 10 year accident summary (1997-2006) compiled by HAI, we found that accidents in 2006, 2007 and 2008 were just part of a continuing trend.

  6. U.S. HELICOPTERACCIDENTS 12-YEAR SUMMARY OF ACCIDENT STATISTICS 1997-2008

  7. Helicopter Accidents / Instructional Accidents • Total Accidents Training Accidents • 1997 163 30 • 1998 191 32 • 1999 197 22 • 2000 206 31 • 2001 182 32 • 2002 205 37 Total Accidents = 1144 Training Accidents = 184 16.1%

  8. Helicopter Accidents / Instructional Accidents Total Accidents Training Accidents • 2003 214 43 • 2004 180 42 • 2005 193 46 • 2006 155 28 • 2007 221 23 • 2008 151 32 12 YEAR TOTAL=2258 TRAINING ACCIDENTS=398 (17.6%) Total Accidents = 1114 Training Accidents = 214 (19.2%)

  9. So Why Are We Looking So Closely At Training Accidents Because history shows us that generally, we fly the way we train. ESPECIALLY IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

  10. Breakdown Of Past Three Years • 2006, 2007, 2008 • Causal Factors • Types of Training Events

  11. US Fleet– CY2000 Data Provided by Mark Liptak FAA Office of Aviation Safety Analytical Services.

  12. 155 accidents/28 training flights = 18%

  13. 2006 HELICOPTER INSTRUCTIONAL ACCIDENT TRAINING EVENTS

  14. 221 Accidents/23 Training Flights = 10.4%

  15. 2008

  16. 2008

  17. Flight Instructor – Helicopter PTS Available for Helicopter Pilot and Helicopter Flight Instructor certification. Designed to evaluate competency in both knowledge and skill. Establishes minimum standards for satisfactory completion of the practical test.

  18. Although training materials are available from many different sources, most are based on the FAA Flying Handbook. • The next revision of the Rotorcraft Flying Handbook is in the final stages of completion.

  19. Few Changes To Regulatory Requirements For Instructor Certification • A pilot seeking a Helicopter Flight Instructor Rating is required: • Hold either a Commercial Pilot certificate or Airline Transport Pilot certificate (Minimum of 150 hrs flight time) • Pass the required practical test

  20. Authority:   49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701–44703, 44707, 44709–44711, 45102–45103, 45301–45302. • Source:   Docket No. 25910, 62 FR 16298, Apr. 4, 1997, unless otherwise noted. • Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 73—Robinson R–22/R–44 Special Training and Experience Requirements Robinson Helicopter were instrumental in developing SFAR 73 but training accidents occur in all makes/models of helicopters.

  21. Risk Assessment • NTSB determined the majority of rotorcraft training accidents when a CFI was present resulted from theinstructor’s failure to intercedequickly enough. • Accidents consistently resulted from a narrow range of training events that often involved autorotation.

  22. Risk Assessment • Accident records indicate that this accident trend has been occurring at the current rate for over twelve years in all areas of flight. 2008

  23. 2008 Risk Matrix For All Helicopter Accidents As an industry, helicopter operator’s likelihoodof an unwanted event is probable. The severity of those events can be high with substantial damage to aircraft, serious injury or loss of life.

  24. Where do we start? I L C Helicopter Manufacturers, Training Facilities, Helicopter Operators, and Special Use Entities ndustry evel Industry experts asked to review accident statistics and identify causal factors. ommittee

  25. The First Step Toward A Safer Future The ILC Was Held In Kansas City, Missouri March 17 & 18, 2009.

  26. A COMBINED EFFORT • Hosted by FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) • Attended by 37 Industry representatives • 10 FAA District, Region, and National personnel

  27. ILC TEAM : • FAA SAFETY TEAM • TRAINING PROVIDERS • MAINTENANCE PROVIDERS • HEMS OPERATORS • STATE AERONAUTICAL DIVISIONS • INSURANCE PROVIDERS • LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

  28. INTERNATIONAL HELICOPTER SAFETY TEAM (IHST) • AIRBORNE LAW ENFORCEMENT (ALEA) • COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (CAMTS) • NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AIRCRAFT & COMMUNICATION SUPPLIER (NAACS)

  29. ILC RESULTS • IDENTIFIED TRAINING PROBLEMS NEEDING CHANGE: • Training Recurrency • Flight Instructor Training, Intervention Techniques, Testing, and Required Experience • Crew Training • Night Emergency Procedures

  30. Increased Use of Simulator Training • Training Requirement For Helicopter Operators • Maintenance Training • Night Vision Training • And Many More

  31. WHAT HAPPENS NOW? • Each Agenda Item Will Be Addressed. • If the item is outside of the FAASTeam’s area of responsibility, it will be forwarded to the proper FAA department. • New training programs will be developed utilizing Industry input.

  32. 2009 National Plan • Develop safety materials that will encourage Helicopter Training Providers to develop RISK ASSESSMENT programs. • Risk Assessment programs will aid in identifying helicopter training hazards and practices before accidents can occur.

  33. CFI WORKSHOP LESSON PLANS • Helicopter CFI lesson plans will be included in the National CFI Workshop program. • The lesson plans will be based on accident information and input captured during the Industry Committee Meeting with a focus on…..

  34. Training procedures to include: • Use of simulators • Recurrent training • Inadvertent IFR • Instructor experience and abilities

  35. Instructor intervention • Night operations • Night vision goggles • CFI mentoring programs

  36. Changes To FAASAFETY.GOV • Adding links to the webpage for: • Helicopter Training Programs • National Industry Groups • Adapting the webpage to be Helicopter User Friendly

  37. 2010 • 2nd National Industry Level Committee Meeting • FAASTeam will report on action taken on 2009 agenda items. • Review changes in 2009 accident data. • Reevaluate mitigation strategies.

  38. TEAMWORK We all have the same goals…………. ACCIDENT REDUCTION

  39. Thank you for your time and attention!!

  40. The Central Region FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is dedicated to Quality Customer Service and we would value your feedback. Please provide your feedback at: www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/afs/qms

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