Safety Flash
Fatality during helicopter escape training
Fatality during helicopter escape training
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 01/03
- Emergency ResponseHelicopter and AviationOccupational Health
- Occupational health
- Competence and trainingEmergency responseFirst aid and medical provisionFitness assessment
Summary
A trainee became distressed after escaping a submerged helicopter trainer and later died despite CPR. An unknown pre-existing heart condition was identified; participation was considered likely to have exceeded his cardiovascular capability. The flash discusses fitness assessment, water orientation for non-swimmers, emergency response and planned improvements before training resumed.
Classifications: Occupational health; worker health.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: First aid and medical provision.
Classifications: Fitness assessment.
Summary
A trainee died after becoming distressed during submerged helicopter escape training, with an unknown heart condition later identified.
IMCA SF 01/03. Themes: emergency response, helicopter and aviation, occupational health.