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Welcome to GCC HST (GCC Helicopter Safety Team)

The GCC HST (Gulf Co-operation Committee Helicopter Safety Team) is an informal committee of volunteers working towards achieving a co-operative approach on safety related matters pertaining to helicopter operations throughout the Gulf States.
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 Top Stories / News Releases
HUET Training
Oct 17, 2011
The benefits of HUET Training explained in an easy to understand report. HUET saves lifes as can be proven with the 2009 ditching in the north sea.... Full Story
Puma CFIT Accident (North sea)
Oct 11, 2011
Puma flew into water at night (all survived)... Full Story
Canadian Dust out accident (Chinook)
Jul 24, 2011
Report on Canadian Chinook 'Dust out" accident Pilot error. A "can do" attitude may have prevailed.... Full Story
Puma accident in Western Australia 21-7-11
Jul 24, 2011
Puma collided with pole whilst ground taxying. Picture of precise time & point of impact shown....see attached photos....... Full Story
Night Operations Control Measures (EHST)
Jul 07, 2011
European HST implement control measures for night operations. ... Full Story
AW139 heavy landing in Malaysia
Jul 03, 2011
During an apparent training flight, an aborted take off was apparently performed followed by a heavy landing which caused the tail boom vertical section to separate from the tail boom and main fuselage... Full Story
AW139 Accident in Korea
Feb 26, 2011
Another AW139 ditches in Korea. Initial reports indicate this was the first week the aircaft was operational. ... Full Story
Winching accident in Australia
Jan 23, 2011
Winching accident in Australia - lessons to be learnt... Full Story
AW139 crash off Almeria coast, Spain 21 Jan 2010
Jan 20, 2011
Interim Statement into AW139 fatal accident off Almeria Coast, Spain on 21 Jan 2010... Full Story
Investigation and prevention of accidents and incidents
Nov 19, 2010
The sole objective of safety investigations should be the prevention of future accidents and incidents without apportioning blame or liability.... Full Story
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 About us

The GCC HST (Gulf Co-operation Committee Helicopter Safety Team) is an informal committee of volunteers working towards achieving a co-operative approach on safety related matters pertaining to helicopter operations throughout the Gulf States. It shall pursue the objectives of the International Helicopter Safety Team towards achieving a reduction in helicopter accidents with an aim of reducing the accident rate by 80% overall.

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 Discussion : Top Five Risks
Collisions

Collisions ( surveys alluded to use of night vision goggles etc.)...
Commercial and high pressure scenarios for VVIP operations

Commercial and high pressure scenarios for VVIP operations...
Inadequate pilot training

 Inadequate pilot training  (training does not accurately address the environment pilots are currently  working in)....
Need for a Just Culture on accidents and incidents.Poor Safety Culture

Need for a "Just Culture" on accidents and incidents.Poor Safety Culture...
Night operations/brown out conditions and potential for Mid-Air

Night operations/brown out conditions and potential for Mid-Air...

 Members Information
FAA Middle East RepresentativeRoy Barnett
Aerogulf UAERob Denehy
Aerogulf UAEJohn Scott Laws
Aerogulf UAEDavid D. Leithner
Abu Dhabi AviationMichel Therault
Saudi Aramco Saudi ArabiaDonald Williams
Helidubai UAEAndrew Masterson
Abu Dhabi Police Air WingTony Griggs
Gulf Helicopters (Sponsors of the GFSC & GCC HST)John Doran or Duleep Nachai

 Committee Information
Roy BarnettFAA Middle East Representative - Roy.Barnett@faa.gov
Capt. Micheal TheriaultAbu Dhabi Aviation - m.theriault@abudhabiaviation.com
Capt. Tony Griggs Abu Dhabi Police Air Wing -   Heli@gfsc.aero
Samir SajetDirector - Safety - World Food program Samir.Sajet@wfp.org 

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Next GCC HST meeting
May, 29 2012
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Ergo – Human Factors Consultancy
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Flight Safety Magazine Australia latest bi monthly magazine online
 
 
http://www.rotor.com/Publications/HAIVideosLibrary.aspx
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 Minutes of meetings
GCC HST Group photos Sharjah mtg Jan 2011.zip1/11/2011GCC HST Group photos Sharjah mtg Jan 2011
GCC HST minutes Dec 09 mtg.doc12/8/2009GCC HST Meeting minutes
GCC HST Minutes Sharjah mtg 11 Jan 2011.doc1/11/2011GCC HST Minutes Sharjah mtg 11 Jan
GCC-HST General Meeting March 2.pdf3/2/2010GCC HST Meeting held at Yas, Abu Dhabi March 2 2010
Meeting of MENA HST 11 Oct 2011.doc10/11/2011Minutes of MENA HST Meeting 11 Oct. 2011 at ADA, Abu Dhabi
MENA HST Mtg 7 February 2012. Minutes.pdf2/7/2012MENA HST  Mtg 7 February 2012 Minutes

 Safety News Letter
Folder: Making decisions under pressure - By Ergo Human Factors specialistsMaking decisions under pressure - By Ergo Human Factors specialists
UK CAA GASIL.pdfUK CAA GASIL

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