1 FAAST Review – Mar 17, 2009 International Helicopter Safety Team Briefing Mark Liptak IHST Program Director FAA ASA-100

2 FAAST Review – Mar 17, 2009 Today’s Objectives Review key aspects of the IHST program - International outreach initiatives - Top level domestic program analysis results - Marketing/Promotion - Discuss how IHST and FAAST can work together

3 FAAST Review – Mar 17, 2009 We have a problem!

4 FAAST Review – Mar 17, 2009 Global outreach key to success Outreach efforts continue, seeking partnerships in the Mid and Far East, CIS, Mexico and S. Africa updated Jan ‘09

5 FAAST Review – Mar 17, 2009 Recent Accident Counts by Region

6 FAAST Review – Mar 17, 2009 ~760 Accidents Avoided ~372 Fatalities/Serious Injuries Avoided source: Bell Worldwide Database avg US Accident Rate per 100,000 flight hours Year Progressing Toward the 80% Goal US Fleet Data Trend projection if no action taken Start – 9.1 Per 100K hours Goal – 1.8 Per 100K hours

7 FAAST Review – Mar 17, 2009 ~1694 Accidents Avoided ~1132 Fatalities/Serious Injuries Avoided source: Bell Worldwide Database avg Worldwide Accident Rate per 100,000 flight hours Year Progressing Toward the 80% Goal Worldwide Fleet Data Trend projection if no action taken Start – 9.5 Per 100K hours Goal – 1.9 Per 100K hours

8 FAAST Review – Mar 17, 2009 IHST is following a proven model IHST (CAST) Charters Activity JHSAT (JSAT) Analyzes Data Proposes most effective interventions JHSIT (JSIT) Assesses feasibility of interventions works implementation Continued data analysis, measure intervention effectiveness (JIMDAT)

9 FAAST Review – Mar 17, 2009 IHST Organization Chart Executive Committee Government Co- Chair FAA – Dennis Pratte Industry Co- Chair HAI – Matt Zuccaro Program Director FAA – Mark Liptak Director Bell Helicopter – Somen Chowdhury Secretariat AHS – M. Rhett Flater Director Shell Aircraft – Robert Sheffield Director HAC – Fred Jones JHSAT Co-ChairsJHSIT Co-Chairs Director EHEST– Jean-Pierre Dedieu Director NASA – Dr. Amy Pritchett Director EHA Representative – TBD Regional Partners - Europe, Brazil, India, Australia, Canada, GCC, US

10 FAAST Review – Mar 17, 2009 ALEA

11 FAAST Review – Mar 17, 2009 Refinement Standardization IHST Safety Initiative Analysis, Implementation and Metrics Functional Structure IHST Executive Committee Canada JHSAT JHSAT Accident Analysis Recommendations JHSIT Implementation Actions Others EHSAT US JHSAT Brazil JHSAT India JHSAT Canada JHSIT Others EHSIT US JHSIT Brazil JHSIT India JHSIT JHSAT Co-Chairs JHSIT Co-Chairs Performance Metrics Accident Analysis Recommendations turned into Implementation Actions Accident Analyses Recommendations Implemented

12 FAAST Review – Mar 17, 2009

13 FAAST Review – Mar 17, 2009 Scorecard – US Fleet – 14,269 helicopters JHSAT accidents analyzed - year 2000, report complete - year 2001, delivery at IHSS09 in Sept - plan to analyze 2006 accidents for validation JHSIT - seven IWG’s working SE’s and DIPs - SMS, Training, Mx, S&E, Infrastructure, Info, Regulatory - Plan to deliver SEs and DIPs at IHSS ‘09 in Sept - Looking for avenues to promote outputs Kickoff Analyze Implement Measure

14 FAAST Review – Mar 17, 2009 Technical Feasibility: The ability of the project to take advantage of the current state of technology in pursuing further development. 3 - Off-the-shelf technology, no development required 2 - Some development required, not currently in public use 1 - Major technology development effort required Financial Feasibility: Should consider the total cost of the implementation, including the planning process. Financial feasibility also involves the capability of the participating organizations (FAA, Manufacturers, and Airlines and Operators) to provide the appropriate funding needed to implement the project. 3 - Relatively low cost to implement 2 - Relatively medium cost to implement 1 - Relatively high cost to implement Operational Feasibility: Involves the “practicality” of the project within the context of the operating environment, including NAS, ground operations, maintenance, inspection, etc. Considers which organizations within the aviation system are impacted. 3 - Minimal change to entities within the operating environment 2 - Modest change to operating environment 1 - Major change to operating environment Schedule Feasibility: Can the project to contribute to achieving the goal in a selected timeframe? Must consider implementation schedule by project. 3 - Less than 2 years to full implementation 2 - Full implementation in 2-5 years 1 - Longer than 5 years to full implementation Regulatory Feasibility: Should be evaluated against current rules and certification process. Could be a deterrent due to a long approval process. 3 - No policy change 2 - Guidance change only (orders, handbooks, policy) 1 - Rule change US JHSIT Ranking Criteria

15 FAAST Review – Mar 17, 2009 A look at some of the IHST’s work in the US

16 FAAST Review – Mar 17, 2009 US Accident Analysis Overview: 197 accidents analyzed; covered a wide spectrum of helicopter operations – 15 basic mission types identified scored problem statements/intervention findings developed US JHSAT refined the problem statement/intervention findings into: 7 foundational recommendation areas for the US fleet 125 specific recommendations for 15 mission types 2001 analysis almost complete, 174 additional accidents

17 FAAST Review – Mar 17, 2009 Ranked US Fleet-wide Recommendations 1. Safety Management 2. Training 3. Systems and Equipment 4. Information 5. Maintenance 6. Regulatory Recommendations 7. Infrastructure Detailed problem/solution info for 15 missions also developed

18 FAAST Review – Mar 17, 2009 US Fleet– CY2000 Data

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21 FAAST Review – Mar 17, accident data

22 FAAST Review – Mar 17, 2009 Intervention Categories (2000 vs 2001) Data/Information Infrastructure Maintenance No recommendation Regulatory Safety Mgmt Systems and Equip Training/Instruct % of Interventions ID'ed

23 FAAST Review – Mar 17, 2009 The IHST challenge – reaching small and medium sized operators HAI Survey Data Identifying the target audience

24 FAAST Review – Mar 17, to 5 ship operators Insurance Maintainers Trainers Industry Pubs FSDO Pathways to Influence Change ABC Groups Accreditation Progs We need to find high leverage means to influence the small ops community

25 FAAST Review – Mar 17, 2009 Developing an IHST - FAAST relationship to improve helicopter safety: IHST and FAAST have mutual interests in improving helicopter safety FAAST has the one-on-one connections with operators FAAST has SPANS db....useful to target our actions IHST has accident data analyses and high payoff safety recommendations We need to integrate these resources to develop high payoff safety deliverables tailored to targeted audiences

26 FAAST Review – Mar 17, 2009 Conclusions: IHST has the attention of influential pockets of the worldwide helicopter industry, need to further ramp up awareness and promotion Significant progress made in analysis of worldwide data, some hurdles to cross to get additional participation IHST and the industry very appreciative of FAA resources, it wouldn’t happen without us. Good opportunity to promote a positive image for FAA, proactive, data driven, non punitive

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