IS-BAO Safety Value Demonstrated in New Study
Apr 21, 2007 :: IS-BAO Safety Value Demonstrated in New StudyA study completed by an independent safety analyst shows that the IS-BAO 'code of practice' has a considerable potential to reduce accidents. The analyst reviewed 297 accidents over a five year period and assessed them against the provisions of the safety standard to make an judgment regarding the potential that the accident would have been prevented if the flight department had implemented the IS-BAO. A summary of the study is included in the 5th edition of the Business Aviation Safety Brief (see below). To view the report see:
http://www.ibac.org/Library/ElectF/saft/Woodhouse_Report_V11.pdf
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This study reviews 297 jet and turboprop business aircraft accidents (total loses and serious damage only) for the five year period 1998 to 2003. The initial data was supplied by IBAC, but the analysis was limited to those accidents with reports found on State Aviation Safety web sites. This data was classified and analyzed to determine the potential impact of the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO). It was concluded that between 35% and 55% of the accidents could have certainly or probably been prevented by implementation of IS-BAO.
In addition, further analysis suggested that certain associated causal factors were significant as regard to accident reduction potential of IS-BAO.
