Pearl Coast Helicopters did not establish appropriate separation standards for its helicopters or provide documented procedures to ensure pilots established and maintained appropriate separation.
Revised company procedures for the use of multiple helicopters have been incorporated into the operations manual.
The operations manual was updated to include instructions for establishing and maintaining a defined acceptable separation. These criteria were also included in operational risk assessment and planning documentation. Further, the operator intends to incorporate the BARS aerial mustering guidelines which includes recommended practices for operations utilising multiple aircraft and recommended separation into the standard operating procedures in the operations manual.
