United -States Helicopter Safety Team-Monthly Report (Dec 2018/Jan 2019)

Monthly Report

As of: 14 February 2019

The USHST is a regional partner to the International Helicopter Safety Team.

USHST Goal: Reduce the U.S. helicopter fatal accident rate 20% by the end of 2019 (20% by 2020)

In CY 2018, the U.S. helicopter industry experienced a negative trend in which 24 fatal accidents and 55 fatalities occurred.

USHST H-SE 19A, Safety Culture and Professionalism, would have had the most significant impact in preventing these fatal accidents (applicable to 50% of the 24 fatal accidents)

To view the entire USHST Monthly Report plus a Bonus Report , click on the links below:

http://ushst.org/Reports and Identifying How UAS/OPA Can Reduce Fatal Accidents in High Risk Manned Helicopter Operations

For any questions regarding this notice please contact Scott Tyrrell of the Rotorcraft Standardization Branch, AIR-612, at 817-222-5121 or email at scott.tyrrell@faa.gov