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 Number
84
Session Title
Air Hazards: Air Ambulance Accidents and Managing Tree Growth Near Airports
Track Title
Aviation
Location
STEW 218 CD
Date of Version
March 2024
Recommended Citation
Johnson, Mary E. and Sanchez, Gustavo A., "Lessons Learned from Helicopter Air Ambulance Accident" (2024). Purdue Road School. 38.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/roadschool/2024/presentations/38
Start Date
3-13-2024 10:00 AM
End Date
3-13-2024 10:50 AM
Lessons Learned from Helicopter Air Ambulance Accident
STEW 218 CD
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.
