US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST)
Monthly Safety Report
May 2025
USHST Vision: A civil registered helicopter community without fatal accidents
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.
Helicopter – Safety Enhancement (H-SE) Details
H-SE 2023-05, Training on effects of adverse wind situations:
Through implementation of this H-SE, rotorcraft pilot knowledge can be standardized and potentially more individuals can adapt effective critical decision making to these environmental performance factors. This should lead to an increase in sound aeronautical decision making, better judgment in managing risk, and more consistent compliance with rules and regulations established to ensure a safe aviation system.
Helicopter Safety OUTREACH events:
· VAI’s Spotlight on Safety: Are You Mentally Fit to Fly?
· FAA seeks responses for 2024 GA Survey – Vertical Aviation International
· VAI Webinar: Dangerous Maintenance Pitfalls – May 29th, 1pm EST
· The Resilience Hub
Please refer to USHST.org to view this entire safety report and its Calendar Year Metrics.
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