The Safety of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Operations

NTSB Safety Studies · Safety study · SS-13/01 · Published 2013-04-09 · National Transportation Safety Board · 1 author

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Abstract

Special investigation report on the safety record of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) operations. Examines accident trends, contributing factors, and operational practices; recommends risk-management standards, terrain awareness equipment, and night-vision imaging systems for HEMS fleets.

Author

National Transportation Safety Board NTSB

Keywords

HEMS
rotorcraft
medical aviation
risk management

Citation

National Transportation Safety Board (2013). The Safety of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Operations. National Transportation Safety Board. NTSB Safety Studies ID SS-13/01. https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Pages/AAR0613.aspx ↗