The purpose of this report is twofold. First, the unique characteristics of a wide variety of helicopter operations which ended in a collision with terrain features or man-made obstructions were analyzed. Special emphasis was given to operations during difficult visual conditions. Second, this report provides the reader with systematic insights into the affiliated technical and operational aspects of helicopter flight operations which contributed to this category of accident. The report explores the way helicopters are flown in the low airspace and employs composite accident summaries as points of departure to both illustrate and substantiate the analysis which in turn identifies opportunities for improved flight safety and productivity in the National Airspace System (NAS). The included analysis deals with a series of rotorcraft accidents involving terrain and obstruction strikes. The common characteristics of these accidents support the need for specific changes. Each composite accident is illustrated and treated to an analysis which often allows the reader to focus on one characteristic in isolation. The summaries of these composite accidents and supporting analysis are included in the report to provide a common information base for the FAA analysts and industry engineers to support the need for additional equipment, new procedures, new products, additional training, and regulatory change. This technical report contains pertinent data and testing/guidance material needed to support those elements of the agency charged with performance of regulatory actions and the development of advisory materials and standards. Accident analysis, Helicopter safety, Accident scenarios, Obstruction avoidance, Helicopters, Safety.


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    Title :

    Composite Helicopter Accident Profiles; Deficient Crew/Aircraft Performance


    Contributors:
    D. L. Green (author)

    Publication date :

    1994


    Size :

    122 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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