1 GFSC briefing – June 3, 2009 International Helicopter Safety Team Overview Briefing Mark Liptak FAA ASA-100 IHST Program Director

2 GFSC briefing – June 3, 2009 We have a worldwide problem!

3 GFSC briefing – June 3, 2009 September 2005 – Montreal International Helicopter Safety Symposium (IHSS) 300 attendees from the worldwide helicopter community Unanimous position reached – unacceptable trends International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST) formed

4 GFSC briefing – June 3, 2009 Worldwide participation is key to success updated May ‘09

5 GFSC briefing – June 3, 2009 Broad implementation of VOR and DME Radar introduced at selected towers Improved Technology – Vickers Turboprop, DC-7, Lockheed Electra ATC centers - RADAR and radio contact with cruise aircraft Pressurized Aircraft into fleet Earliest ILS Long-Range radar centers Jet Engine; 707 (1958) & DC-8 VOR/DME integrated into autopilot precision approaches RNAV (processing VOR/DME & basic Instruments) GPWS, TCAS; Early automation FMS CRM & 6-Axis Simulator & FDR Windshear Cabin Safety Major Fatal Accidents Per Million Departures FOQA/ASAP & ATC Data RJ Revolution New Large Jets Cooperative safety agenda Factors That Led To Breakthroughs in Major Fatal Accident Rates Since 1946

6 GFSC briefing – June 3, 2009 ' Helicopter Accidents per Exposure Factors That Will Lead To Breakthroughs in Helicopter Accident Rates Introduction of a scalable SMS tool ? Widespread use of safety accreditation programs ? Cooperative partnerships with insurers Cockpit imaging systems ? ? IHST Formed How will we fill in the boxes?

7 GFSC briefing – June 3, 2009 IHST is a volunteer effort Analysis and implementation processes developed by the IHST, used by international participants Data sets (accident reports), analysts from industry and government formed and sustained locally IHST assists with process training and standardization, international coordination IHST coordinates performance metrics ongoing data mining efforts seeking regional data sources (flight hours)

8 GFSC briefing – June 3, 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 CAST=Commercial Aviation Safety Team JHSAT=Joint Helicopter Safety Analysis Team JHSIT=Joint Helicopter Safety Implementation Team

9 GFSC briefing – June 3, 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

10 GFSC briefing – June 3, 2009 This is a worldwide effort All IHST participants using a process adapted from CAST. Key attributes: All recommendations directly rooted in accident data. Regional ownership – -Data is owned and analyzed by those most familiar with it. -Safety recommendations are implemented by teams most familiar with local needs and challenges. JHSAT and JHSIT lead teams responsible for training/coaching regional teams, measuring the results of the safety recommendations and implementation effectiveness.

11 GFSC briefing – June 3, IHSS Formed Excom Formed US Europe Canada TBD Metrics Brazil Australia Mid East Today Japan CIS Regional Kickoff Meeting JHSAT Team Formed Key: Accident Dataset Established JHSAT Report Complete 5 6 JHSIT Formed JHSIT Process Refined E E JHSIT SEs complete 8 JHSIT DIPs complete India IHST Program - Regional Process Tracking Program staffing, sales, marketing, management, communications, international outreach 2 1 E Regional “exploratory” mtg Metrics 1 1

12 GFSC briefing – June 3, 2009 Prioritized 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 visit ihst.org to view the full US report

13 GFSC briefing – June 3, 2009 visit ihst.org to view the full US report

14 GFSC briefing – June 3, 2009 Conclusions: We have a problem – Unanimity in the worldwide helicopter community; long term accident trends are unacceptable. We know how to fix it – Using a data driven, stakeholder consensus process we’ve identified the drivers behind helicopter accidents. Implementation of SMS, training, information and maintenance enhancements are the top priority targets. Demonstrated benefits in OGP, EMS, ALEA and other well funded and managed operations. Effectiveness measures will be used. We can’t do it alone – Any entity with accident data willing to use the IHST analysis and implementation process is a viable candidate to join this worldwide initiative.

15 GFSC briefing – June 3, 2009 Request: IHST seeks to engage helicopter industry stakeholders in the GCC Operators Regulators Researchers Next considerations: Identify responsible leaders Identify an accident dataset or use survey results Learn the IHST analysis process Program resources, timing, implementation actions come under local (GCC) ownership, day to day work not managed by IHST However, the basic analysis and implementation process developed by the IHST should be used to develop outputs compatible with the overall IHST effort

16 GFSC briefing – June 3, 2009