NTSB Issues HEMS Safety Recommendations
Sep 3, 2009 :: The NTSB is issuing a number of safety recommendations, two of which are:Require helicopter emergency medical services operators to implement a safety management system program that includes sound risk management practices. (A-09-xx)
Require helicopter emergency medical services operators to install flight data recording devices and establish a structured flight data monitoring program that reviews all available data sources to identify deviations from established norms and procedures and other potential safety issues. (A-09-xx) . For details of the Public Hearing Report, dated September 1, 2009, click below.
