The study explores the rapidly growing commercial emergency medical services (EMS) helicopter industry and its operations. The Safety Board investigated and evaluated 59 accidents involving EMS helicopter operations that occurred between May 11, 1978 and December 3, 1986. The study reports on the areas that influence EMS helicopter safety and offers recommendations to correct safety deficiencies. The study concludes with recommendations to the Federal Aviation Administration, the American Society of Hospital-Based Emergency Aeromedical Services, the Helicopter Association International, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.


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    Title :

    Safety Study - Commercial Emergency Medical Service Helicopter Operations


    Publication date :

    1988


    Size :

    140 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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