Risk Management Magazine

How many times have you conducted a preflight, post-flight or general maintenance on an aircraft/vehicle and found something out of place?

Let’s face it, aviators — especially helicopter pilots — are an egotistical breed. It’s no secret that we have Type-A personalities, but we have to in order to complete the dangerous and complex missions required of us.

Army Aviation has achieved historically low mishap rates in the last three years. However, during the last two fiscal years the Army has experienced an increase in ground taxi mishaps that, while fortunately resulting in no loss of life, have caused significant damage to aircraft and aviation support structures.