Lessons Learned from Helicopter Air Ambulance Accident (original) (raw)

Abstract

Helicopter Air Ambulances (HAA) are a vital component of the healthcare system by bridging the gap between traditional ground-based ambulances and hospitals and transporting patients from remote areas to medical facilities. However, the accident rates during aeromedical transports remain high compared to other commercial air operations. This session presents an analysis of HAA accidents from the human factors perspective and changes in regulation, technology, and training during HAA operations over the last decade.

Session Title

Air Hazards: Air Ambulance Accidents and Managing Tree Growth Near Airports

Date of Version

March 2024

Start Date

3-13-2024 10:00 AM

End Date

3-13-2024 10:50 AM

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Lessons Learned from Helicopter Air Ambulance Accident

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Helicopter Air Ambulances (HAA) are a vital component of the healthcare system by bridging the gap between traditional ground-based ambulances and hospitals and transporting patients from remote areas to medical facilities. However, the accident rates during aeromedical transports remain high compared to other commercial air operations. This session presents an analysis of HAA accidents from the human factors perspective and changes in regulation, technology, and training during HAA operations over the last decade.