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

2. Federal Aviation Administration 2 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration 2009 NATIONAL HELICOPTER TRAINING ACCIDENT REDUCTION PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: Evaluate helicopter instruction accidents and devise risk mitigation strategies to reduce these accidents FAA SAFETY TEAM (FAASTeam)

3. Federal Aviation Administration 3 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration Helicopter Accident Mitigation 2008 FAA Safety Team given the responsibility to evaluate helicopter flight instruction accidents and Devise risk mitigation strategies

4. Federal Aviation Administration 4 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration 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. Federal Aviation Administration 5 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration 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. Federal Aviation Administration 6 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration U.S. HELICOPTER ACCIDENTS 12-YEAR SUMMARY OF ACCIDENT STATISTICS 1997-2008

7. Federal Aviation Administration 7 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration Helicopter Accidents / Instructional Accidents Total AccidentsTraining Accidents 199716330 199819132 199919722 200020631 200118232 200220537 Total Accidents = 1144 Training Accidents = 184 16.1%

8. Federal Aviation Administration 8 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration Helicopter Accidents / Instructional Accidents Total Accidents Training Accidents 200321443 200418042 200519346 200615528 200722123 200815132 Total Accidents = 1114 Training Accidents = 214 (19.2%) 12 YEAR TOTAL=2258 TRAINING ACCIDENTS=398 (17.6%)

9. Federal Aviation Administration 9 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration 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. Federal Aviation Administration 10 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration Breakdown Of Past Three Years 2006, 2007, 2008 Causal Factors Types of Training Events

11. Federal Aviation Administration 11 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration US Fleet– CY2000 Data Provided by Mark Liptak FAA Office of Aviation Safety Analytical Services.

12. Federal Aviation Administration 12 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration 155 accidents/28 training flights = 18%

13. Federal Aviation Administration 13 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration 2006 HELICOPTER INSTRUCTIONAL ACCIDENT TRAINING EVENTS

14. Federal Aviation Administration 14 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration

15. Federal Aviation Administration 15 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration 221 Accidents/23 Training Flights = 10.4%

16. Federal Aviation Administration 16 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration

17. Federal Aviation Administration 17 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration

18. Federal Aviation Administration 18 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration

19. Federal Aviation Administration 19 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration 2008

20. Federal Aviation Administration 20 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration 2008

21. Federal Aviation Administration 21 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration 2008 Training Accidents Contributed to CFI Error

22. Federal Aviation Administration 22 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration 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.

23. Federal Aviation Administration 23 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration 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.

24. Federal Aviation Administration 24 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration 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

25. Federal Aviation Administration 25 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration 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.

26. Federal Aviation Administration 26 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration Risk Assessment NTSB determined the majority of rotorcraft training accidents when a CFI was present resulted from the instructor’s failure to intercede quickly enough. Accidents consistently resulted from a narrow range of training events that often involved autorotation.

27. Federal Aviation Administration 27 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration 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

28. Federal Aviation Administration 28 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration 2008 Risk Matrix For All Helicopter Accidents As an industry, helicopter operator’s likelihood of an unwanted event is probable. The severity of those events can be high with substantial damage to aircraft, serious injury or loss of life.

29. Federal Aviation Administration 29 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration Where do we start? I L C ndustry evel ommittee Industry experts asked to review accident statistics and identify causal factors. Helicopter Manufacturers, Training Facilities, Helicopter Operators, and Special Use Entities

30. Federal Aviation Administration 30 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration The First Step Toward A Safer Future The ILC Was Held In Kansas City, Missouri March 17 & 18, 2009.

31. Federal Aviation Administration 31 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration A COMBINED EFFORT Hosted by FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) Attended by 37 Industry representatives 10 FAA District, Region, and National personnel

32. Federal Aviation Administration 32 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration ILC TEAM : FAA SAFETY TEAM TRAINING PROVIDERS MAINTENANCE PROVIDERS HEMS OPERATORS STATE AERONAUTICAL DIVISIONS INSURANCE PROVIDERS LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

33. Federal Aviation Administration 33 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration INTERNATIONAL HELICOPTER SAFETY TEAM (IHST) AIRBORNE LAW ENFORCEMENT (ALEA) COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (CAMTS) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AIRCRAFT & COMMUNICATION SUPPLIER (NAACS)

34. Federal Aviation Administration 34 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration ILC RESULTS IDENTIFIED TRAINING PROBLEMS NEEDING CHANGE: Training Recurrency Flight Instructor Training, Intervention Techniques, Testing, and Required Experience Crew Training Night Emergency Procedures

35. Federal Aviation Administration 35 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration Increased Use of Simulator Training Training Requirement For Helicopter Operators Maintenance Training Night Vision Training And Many More

36. Federal Aviation Administration 36 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration 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.

37. Federal Aviation Administration 37 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration 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.

38. Federal Aviation Administration 38 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration 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…..

39. Federal Aviation Administration 39 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration Training procedures to include: –Use of simulators –Recurrent training –Inadvertent IFR –Instructor experience and abilities

40. Federal Aviation Administration 40 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration –Instructor intervention –Night operations –Night vision goggles –CFI mentoring programs

41. Federal Aviation Administration 41 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration Changes To FAASAFETY.GOV Adding links to the webpage for: –Helicopter Training Programs –National Industry Groups –Adapting the webpage to be Helicopter User Friendly

42. Federal Aviation Administration 42 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration 2010 2 nd National Industry Level Committee Meeting FAASTeam will report on action taken on 2009 agenda items. Review changes in 2009 accident data. Reevaluate mitigation strategies.

43. Federal Aviation Administration 43 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration TEAMWORK We all have the same goals …………. ACCIDENT REDUCTION

44. Federal Aviation Administration 44 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration National Helicopter Accident Reduction Team James Lamb james.lamb@faa.gov james.lamb@faa.gov John Toy john.toy@faa.gov john.toy@faa.gov Scott Allen scott.e.allen@faa.gov scott.e.allen@faa.gov John Boatright john.h.boatright@faa.gov john.h.boatright@faa.gov Jason Forshey jason.s.forshey@faa.gov jason.s.forshey@faa.gov Jim Hultgrien james.r.hultgrien@faa.gov james.r.hultgrien@faa.gov Theo Mavridoglou theo.a.mavridoglou@faa.gov theo.a.mavridoglou@faa.gov John Steuernagle john.w.steuernagle@faa.gov john.w.steuernagle@faa.gov Robert Thorson robert.thorson@faa.gov

45. Federal Aviation Administration 45 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration Thank you for your time and attention!!

46. Federal Aviation Administration 46 Presentation Title – Helicopter Training Accident Reduction Date: April 21, 2009 Federal Aviation Administration 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/qm s