U.S Helicopter Accidents have decreased in 30 Years



The total number of US Helicopter Accidents has been lowered by 11 % last year versus 2013, while the number of fatalities has also been dropped by 30% according to statistics released by the U.S. Helicopter Safety Team (USHST). The number of Helicopter Accidents last year was 30-percent lower than a decade ago (130 versus 185 in 2005).

 2006 the year when the International Helicopter Safety Team was created (IHST), the number of civil Helicopter Accidents were increased by 2.5 percent annually. Since 2006, the number of Accidents has been declined by 2 percent by each year.

 USHST government co-chAir Jim Viola believes the safety messages and updated training scenarios created by both teams are beginning to make an impact. “One-hundred-thirty Accidents during the year is still 130 too many, but we’re glad to see that the numbers are continuing to go down.
More Helicopter operators, Pilots, instructors and mechanics across the country are learning how to better manage risk and are infusing their culture with effective safety habits,” he said.

Susweta Bose  [Masters in Mass Comm ] 
Sub Editor


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