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4. Abnormal runway contact/runway excursions
Abnormal runway contact is often a pre‑cursor for runway excursions, and together they comprise
the most critical risk area for non‑fatal accidents.
5. Ground collisions/ground handling
Ground handling occurrences are the 4
th
most frequent risk area for fatal accidents. This risk area
also leads to significant damage to aircraft and equipment, highlighting the need for greater safety
efforts in ground operations.
Commercial Air Transport Helicopters
2014 was a better year for the safety of Commercial Air Transport Helicopters.
There was 1 fatal accident in 2014 resulting in 2 fatalities. This is compared with
3 fatal accidents in 2013,resulting in 11 fatalities. There was also a 34% reduction
in the number of non‑fatal accidents and a 71% reduction in serious incidents
compared with the 10 year average.
The key risk areas in Commercial Air Transport Helicopters
Loss of Control – In flight (LOC‑I)
Collisions during Take‑off and Landing
(CTOL)
System or Component Failure (SCF)
Abnormal Runway (Landing Area)
Contact (ARC)/Excursions from helicopter
landing areas
Controlled Flight into or Toward
Terrain (CFIT)