Members of the International Helicopter Safety Team said Wednesday at the Heli-Expo show in Dallas that they’re encouraged by a trend that shows the total number of accidents has declined in the 50 countries around the globe the IHST surveyed.
International Helicopter Safety Team Reports Decline in Accidents Around the World
Key Takeaways:
- The International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST) reports an overall global decline in helicopter accidents, with total accidents dropping by 29% and fatal accidents by 31% across 50 surveyed countries between 2013 and 2016.
- Significant accident reductions were observed in regions like the U.S., Canada, and Europe, while Brazil and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) saw an increase in total accidents.
- The IHST attributes these positive trends to an expanding safety culture and increased cooperation between governments and the helicopter industry.
- Future efforts will focus on further reducing fatal accidents, including specific initiatives like translating safety documents for regions like the CIS.
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