Episode #28 - Dave Dziura: The Truth Behind Helicopter Accidents

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Welcome, party people, to this week's episode of The
Helicopter Podcast. In this exciting episode, we have a special
guest, Dave Dziura, joining us. Dave is not only a longtime
friend but also a dedicated advocate for helicopter safety. He is
actively involved in various initiatives, such as the U.S.
Helicopter Safety Team and the HAI Safety Working Group. Dave's
expertise in all thing’s helicopters, particularly safety, is
truly unmatched.


During our conversation, Dave and I dive deep into some
fascinating topics. We start by examining the current statistics
surrounding helicopter accidents and explore the root causes
behind them. Our goal is to shed light on the areas where
improvements are needed. Dave, being a safety mastermind,
provides valuable insights and shares his wealth of knowledge
with us.


We don't stop at identifying the problems; we also discuss
what the industry can do to eliminate accidents and enhance
safety measures. Dave's extensive experience and involvement in
various safety organizations make him the perfect person to talk
everything “helicopter safety.”


Throughout the episode, Dave mentions several useful resources
and websites. Below, I provided each link for ease of
access! 


So, kick back, relax, and join us as we delve into the world
of helicopter safety with the Dave Dziura. This episode promises
to be a thrilling and informative ride. Enjoy!

Links: 


https://ushst.org/ (56 Seconds to Live, and next webinar
date/time/link are right on homepage)


https://ushst.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/USHST_H-SE-125_Preflight_Final.pdf
(Preflight Risk Assessment resource)


FAA’s publicly available, Rotorcraft Accident
Dashboard. 


Find “Dashboard Navigation” near the top of the default page
and click either “Historical Briefing” or “Make Model Breakdown”
for access to all 3 pages of visualized and interactive data.
Updated regularly - accident briefings and NTSB report numbers
are on the "Make Model Breakdown" page.


https://weathercams.faa.gov/


www.saferotors.com (my website)