Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
Although required by the harness instrument commonly issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, the operator did not appraise shooting crews of the risks of using only a harness for restraint during low-level flight. |
|---|---|
| Issue number | AO-2019-025-SI-05 |
| Issue owner | Jayrow Helicopters |
| Transport function | Aviation: General aviation |
| Issue status | Closed – Adequately addressed |
| Date issue released | 26/02/2021 |
| Issue status justification |
The advised changes will ensure participants are aware of the risks of using a harness at low level. This will enable crew to make decisions around their safety with full knowledge of the risks they face. |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | AO-2019-025-NSA-042 |
| Organisation | Jayrow Helicopters |
| Action date | 01/01/2021 |
| Action description |
In January 2021, the operator advised: Jayrow will be making crews aware of the increased risk of wearing a harness instead of a seatbelt as part of the flight crew briefing. JMS Volume 4 Part D Section 19 Crewman Harness Procedures will be updated to highlight the increased risk. Forms JR122 Harness Checklist and JR145 Passenger Briefing and Permission to Land will be amended to include a statement to this effect. The operator provided copies of the relevant amendments. |
| Action status | Closed |