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International International Association of Association of

Oil and Gas Oil and Gas ProducersProducers

Formerly E & P Forum

OIL INDUSTRY HELICOPTER OIL INDUSTRY HELICOPTER OPERATIONS and SAFETY OPERATIONS and SAFETY PERFORMANCE REVIEW – PERFORMANCE REVIEW –

1995-20031995-2003

October 2003October 2003

Presented toPresented to

International Association for International Association for Safety and Survival Training Safety and Survival Training

(IASST)(IASST)

Lafayette, LouisianaLafayette, Louisiana

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Offshore Oil Industry Helicopter Operations and SafetyOffshore Oil Industry Helicopter Operations and SafetyPerformance Review - 1995-2003Performance Review - 1995-2003

• 2002 Activity - – 9,525,978 Passengers Carried– 948,944 Hours Flown– 2,617,950 Flights– Average Flight Time of 22 Minutes– 821 Hours Flown/Aircraft– Data Source 68 Operators World-Wide– 1,156 Helicopters

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Oil Industry Helicopter Operations and SafetyOil Industry Helicopter Operations and SafetyPerformance Review - 1995-2003Performance Review - 1995-2003


• Activity Highlights:– Gulf of Mexico (GOM) - 54% of the aircraft

and 42% (403,000) of the hours flown– North Sea - 10% of the aircraft and 16%

(153,000) of the hours flown– GOM has 91% of the single engine and the

North Sea 55% of the heavy twin helicopters

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OGP Offshore Fleet (1,156 Total)

Heavy Twin13% (148)

Medium Twin

39% (449)

Light Twin9% (105)

Single Engine

39% (454)

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OGP Offshore Accidents by Year

4.5

11.3

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 Avgs

# Fatal Accidents # Accidents

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OGP Offshore Accident Rates by Year

1.29

0.510.42

1.45

0.00

0.50

1.00

1.50

2.00

2.50

3.00

3.50

1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 Avgs

Accident Rate 100K Hrs Fatal Rate 100k Hrs

Rate 100K Flights Fatal Rate 1M Occupants

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OGP Offshore Accid Rate/100k Hrs by Type Helo

1.291.33

0.88

0.00

0.50

1.00

1.50

2.00

2.50

3.00

3.50

4.00

4.50

5.00

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 Avgs

Overall Single Eng Light Twin Med Twin Hvy Twin

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OGP Offshore Fatal Accid Rate/100K Hours by Type Helo

0.51

0.31

0

0.5

1

1.5

2

2.5

3

3.5

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 Avgs


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OGP Offshore Fatal Occupant Rate/1M Carried by Type Helo

1.45

0.60

2.54

0.00

2.00

4.00

6.00

8.00

10.00

12.00

14.00

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 Avgs


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Gulf of MexicoGulf of Mexico Safety Performance?Safety Performance?

(Note - all 2003 data estimated on assumption of no further reported accidents.)(Note - all 2003 data estimated on assumption of no further reported accidents.)

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GOM Offshore Number of Accidents/Fatalities

9.0

2.5

4.5

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

20

Accidents Fatal Accidents # Fatalities

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GOM Offshore Accident Rates

1.80

0.590.51

0.74

0.00

0.50

1.00

1.50

2.00

2.50

3.00

3.50

Accid/100K Hrs Fatal Accid/100K Hrs Accid/100K Flight Stages" # Fatal/1M Occup

Highest recorded level

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GOM Offshore Accident Rate/100K Hours by Type Helo

1.54

2.38

0.64

0.000.00

0.50

1.00

1.50

2.00

2.50

3.00

3.50

4.00

4.50

5.00

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Overall


All Accidents since July 2001 Single Engine/Single Pilot

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Gulf of Mexico Comparison to the North SeaGulf of Mexico Comparison to the North Sea Safety PerformanceSafety Performance

(Note - all 2003 data estimated on assumption of no further reported accidents.)(Note - all 2003 data estimated on assumption of no further reported accidents.)

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OGP Offshore Accident Rates per 100K Hours North Sea vs GOM (Note 2003 data estimated)

1.17

1.73

1.29

0.00

0.50

1.00

1.50

2.00

2.50

3.00

3.50

1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Avg

North Sea GOM Overall

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OGP Offshore Fatal Accident Rates per 100K Hours - North Sea vs GOM (Note 2003 data estimated)

0.20

0.52

0

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1

1.2

1.4

1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Avgs

Overall North Sea GOM

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OGP Offshore Accident Rates per 100K Flights North Sea vs GOM(Note 2003 data estimated)

0.42

0.73

0.48

0.00

0.20

0.40

0.60

0.80

1.00

1.20

1.40

1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Avg


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GOM Offshore Fatal Occupant Rate/1M Carried by Type Helo(Note 2003 data estimated)

0.74

0.69

0.32

0.110.000.00

0.50

1.00

1.50

2.00

2.50

3.00

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Overall


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North Sea Offshore Fatal Occup Rate/1M Carried by Type Helo(Note 2003 data estimated)

1.002.11

0.970.00

2.00

4.00

6.00

8.00

10.00

12.00

14.00

16.00

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Avg

Overall Med Twin Hvy Twin

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OGP Offshore Fatal Occupant Rate North Sea vs GOM (Note 2003 data estimated)

1.45

1.000.74

0.00

1.00

2.00

3.00

4.00

5.00

6.00

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Avgs


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What are the Accident CausesWhat are the Accident Causes in the Offshore Oil Industry?in the Offshore Oil Industry?

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• Recent Accident Activity:– In the last 5 Years (through YTD 2003): 88

accidents, 31 fatal with 135 fatalities and 74 injuries.

– 46% (41) due to pilot related causes– 32% (28) due to technical causes– 8% (7) due to lightning or severe weather

• 2003: 20 Accidents (13 GOM), 8 Fatal with 44 fatalities.


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OGP Offshore Accident Causes 1995-2003 (117 Total)

Total Tech30%

Weather Related, Not

CFIT9%Pilot Proc.

48%

Pax/HLO Trng & Control

3%

Unknown2%

Mid Air5%

Fuel QC3%

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OGP Offshore Fatal Accident Causes 1995-2003 (43 with 179 Fatalities)

Total Tech35%

Pilot Proc.54%

Pax/HLO Trng & Control

3%

Mid Air6%

Unknown2%

17 Single Turbine1 Single Piston6 Light Twin15 Medium Twin4 Heavy Twin

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OGP Offshore Accident Causes 1995-2003 Pilot Proecedures (56 or 47% of Total)

CFITW31%

Loose Cargo5%

Sling Load2%

Fuel Mgmt4%

Tie-Down Proced.

7%

Loss Control / Improp.

Proc26%

Obstacle Strike

4%

Obstacle Strike

Helideck21%

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OGP Offshore Accident Causes 1995-2003 Technical Related (36 or 31% of Total)

Engine Related

44%

Component Failure

56%

OGP Offshore Accident Causes 1995-2003 Component Failure - Technical Related

Other Equip. Failure

10%

Tail Rotor Failure

45%

Main Rotor or Xmsn

Component30%

Bird Strike5%

Unknown10%

OGP Offshore Accident Causes 1995-2003 Engine Related - Technical Related

Unknown or Other Eng

Part81%

Airline or B nut failure

6%

Animal Induced

13%

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What can the Oil Industry do to improveWhat can the Oil Industry do to improve safety performance?safety performance?

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• Leading Causes last 5 Years:– 18% (8) due to Engine Malfunction and (8) Loss

of Control or Improper Procedure– 11% (5) Obstacle Strikes on Helidecks– 9% (4) Tail Rotor Malfunction and (4) Controlled

Flight into Terrain or Water (CFITW)– 7% (3) Fuel Quality Control Issues, (3) Loss of

Passenger Control, & (3) Loose Cargo Striking Aircraft in Flight


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OGP Offshore Potential Mitigating Measures for All Accidents 1995-2003

Acft Equip Fit

27%

Training40%

Pax Control &

HLO2%

Improve / enforce

Stds25%

Perf Class 2 Options

6%

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OGP Offshore Potential Mitigating Aircraft Equipment Fit for All Accidents

1995-2003

TAWS28%

Eng Monitor

15%

Vibe System or

HUMS48%

TCAS9%

Pulse Lights?

Local Area Procedures?

Daily Trending?

High standards for single engine maintenance?

P3 Air Line maintenance?

Radio Altimeters?

Instrument training?

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OGP Offshore Potential Mitigating Training for All Accidents 1995-2003

Pilot Profic.

71%

Sim Trng26%

HUET3%

ADM/CRM?

Helideck Ops/hazards?

Follow published procedures?

Passenger / Refueler Control?

Landing and Takeoff Techniques?

Avoiding CFITW?

Baggage / Cargo Control?

Mirrors/Cargo Bay Open Lights?

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OGP Offshore Potential Mitigating Improve/Enforce Standards for All

Accidents 1995-2003

Fuel QC6%Adverse

Wx Stds62%

Restrict Night Flight26%

Round trip fuel6%

Helideck /Refueling System: Inspections/Standards?

Passenger Control?

Refueling Personnel Control/Training?

Adverse Weather Policy and Compliance?

Night flight - Single Engine/Single Pilot?

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Questions?Questions?

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International International Association of Association of

Oil and Gas Oil and Gas ProducersProducers

Formerly E & P Forum

OIL INDUSTRY HELICOPTER OIL INDUSTRY HELICOPTER OPERATIONS and SAFETY OPERATIONS and SAFETY PERFORMANCE REVIEW – PERFORMANCE REVIEW –

1995-20031995-2003

October 2003October 2003

Presented toPresented to

International Association for International Association for Safety and Survival Training Safety and Survival Training

(IASST)(IASST)

Lafayette, LouisianaLafayette, Louisiana

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International Association of Oil and Gas Producers Formerly E & P Forum