As part of our continuous effort to push the needle forward on owner-pilot safety, SafeRotors has officially launched a Bell 505 Accident & Safety Analysis page.
Statistically, private owner/operators continue to navigate the highest accident rates in the helicopter industry. Mitigating that risk requires statistically driven operational decisions and training. We already compile and use this data to inform our Initial and Recurrent training courses – now it is available for anyone to access.
Our analysis breaks down the data, laying out global Bell 505 incidents by operator type and cause: including recurring trends in dynamic rollover, training autorotations, and loss of heading control.
This tracking sheet will be updated regularly as new incidents and information emerge. Have a look and use these trends to build out your own risk management procedures before your next flight.