USHST Monthly Safety Report for April 2025

US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST)

Monthly Safety Report

April 2025

 

USHST Vision:  A civil registered helicopter community without fatal accidents

Days since last Fatal helicopter accident:  6 Days : 19 Hours : 20 Minutes : 56 Seconds

 

US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) Calendar Year Metrics

– The USHST began tracking its new goals for the CY2025-2029 (5 year) timeframe. The goals are by 14 CFR Operating Part, tracking the 5 year average fatal accident rates per 100K hours.

 

14 CFR Part	Baseline, CY2018-2022 (per 100K hours)	Goal, CY2025-2029 (per 100K hours)	Progress, CY2021-2025 (per 100K hours)
91	0.81	0.73 (10% reduction)	0.62
133	1.73	1.56 (10% reduction)	0.41
135	0.33	0.17 (50% reduction)	0.36
137	1.11	1.00 (10% reduction)	1.54

USHST uses the following as conditions for the fatal accidents included in rate calculations:  U.S. registered aircraft, Operating in the U.S./U.S. territories (includes offshore), Not operating as Public Aircraft (public use).

 

  

Helicopter – Safety Enhancement (H-SE) Details

H-SE 2023-04, USHST Fatigue Risk Management Program  UPDATED!

       The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) Fatigue Risk Management initiative supports helicopter operators in creating comprehensive programs to assess and address fatigue risks using data-driven frameworks. This initiative enhances safety by equipping operators with the tools and strategies necessary for effective fatigue management.

        Launched in 2017, the Helicopter Safety Enhancement (H-SE) initiative is USHST’s systematic effort to reduce helicopter accidents through rigorous safety data analysis and strategic interventions. This has led to the development of valuable safety tools, practices, and resources. One of the key initiatives, H-SE 23-04, specifically targets Fatigue Risk Management to address human factors contributing to helicopter incidents.

NEXT STEPS

• Revise white paper based on feedback from working group

• Email draft white paper to USHST steering committee as read-ahead material prior to next meeting 24 April 2025

 

Landings at Uncertified Helipads

 

 

 Helicopter Safety OUTREACH events:

· VAI’s Spotlight on Safety

· FAA seeks responses for 2024 GA Survey – Vertical Aviation International

· USHST Pilot Peer Program

· The Resilience Hub

 

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Please refer to USHST.org to view this entire safety report.

For any questions regarding the information within this notice please contact Clarke Pleasants, Assistant Professor of Aerospace, MTSU, at 615-898-2054 or email at clarke.pleasants@mtsu.edu