After training at a Fire Department a BK117 air ambulance crashes after contacting a tree behind it during take off from a confined site.| Aerossurance
Deep dive: Toxic culture of a submersible company and their CEO's hubris. Implosion on a dive to the wreck of the Titanic. Five fatalities. The post OceanGate Titan: Toxic Culture & Fatal Hubris appeared first on Aerossurance.| Aerossurance
Spatial disorientation, intermittent collective FTR use & impaired SA culminated in descending to| Aerossurance
A latent failure introduced during maintenance was dormant for 5 years.| Aerossurance
Flying back from a bulk carrier the pilot suspected a seatbelt was stuck outside the door...| Aerossurance
A maintenance error resulted in a loss of TR drive on a firefighting B214ST. We look at three airworthiness related incidents with the same airframe in UKCS offshore operations.| Aerossurance
Miraculous escape after EC155 / light aircraft collision. Only helicopter crew saw the other aircraft but <2 seconds before collision. The post EC155 / Light Aircraft Mid Air Collision: All Survive appeared first on Aerossurance.| Aerossurance
Failure to learn? In 2010 an Aircraft Commander was left 'hanging' after seat components omitted during maintenance. It reoccurred just 3.5 years later.| Aerossurance
We examine a night HEMS call out in Utah, changes of plan and a heavy landing at >10,000 ft. The post AW109SP Helicopter Air Ambulance Mountain Landing Accident Utah appeared first on Aerossurance.| Aerossurance
Utility workers perform essential tasks that touch millions of lives every day. The critical nature of the services they provide coupled with the perilous nature of their tasks exposes these workers to life-threatening hazards. This is why the industry highly values and prioritizes safety. Many utility companies operating today have made significant strides in improving […]| Incident Prevention
In the first part of this six-part series, I discussed the reasons why it’s important for utility organizations to develop safety systems that align their safety initiatives. This article will address employee involvement, an often overlooked yet fundamental component of any effective safety system. According to ANSI/ASSP Z10, “Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems,” the […]| Incident Prevention
Editor’s Note: Incident Prevention readers’ initial reaction to the following article might be, “HIPAA?” You are encouraged to check for yourself, but HIPAA – the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act – does not apply to the methodologies the author presents (see www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-individuals/faq/index.html). Incident Prevention recognizes that the author’s work is a deeper dive into the values of human […]| Incident Prevention
In the utility industry, workplace safety is of vital importance. Utility workers face numerous hazards daily, from working at heights and handling electrical equipment to operating in confined spaces and dealing with extreme weather conditions. To ensure the well-being of these essential workers, organizations must adopt a comprehensive approach that addresses both job characteristics and […]| Incident Prevention
The Aircraft Commander / Instructor died after a water impact during the first flight of a command course following a loss of control on approach to a NUI.| Aerossurance
Lack of established procedures and lack of night/NVG over-water SAR recency feature in this 2012 USCG accident.| Aerossurance
I don’t talk about myself a lot – I listen. I developed this skill after taking on a leadership position with a utility contractor in an industry I knew nothing about. My work history prior to this role included management in pretty much every industry except utilities. In each of my previous jobs, I strived […]| Incident Prevention
Even though the bird entered at floor level, the HEMS pilot's helmet was still splattered with debris.| Aerossurance
An inflight upset, consistent with a SAS/AP CUT, resulted in a rotor overspeed, and reduction of power from both engines| Aerossurance
LOC-I. TFO died after being trapped after a water impact. NTSB Probable Cause: The helicopter's encounter with unanticipated right yaw during a low-altitude, low-airspeed, tight-radius orbit.| Aerossurance
Background: In 2014 I emceed a day-long workshop with Sidney here in Vancouver, hosted by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering. Soon after, a few friends and associates started getting together over beers to discuss what Sid described as the ‘failed state’ of safety in a blog post inspired by that same event. We called ourselves the Safety Differently Book Club, and we co-opted the tag line ‘a drinking club with a safety problem’ from the Hash House Harriers. We have met many ...| Safety Differently
We translate a South Korean report into an emergency service helicopter accident investigation. Spatial disorientation, use of automation and heliport management issues.| Aerossurance