Safety Issues in Helicopter Maintenance

Wednesday, March 6 | | 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, Room N261
Maintenance/Technical Issues Track

This presentation will highlight maintenance-related helicopter issues identified through helicopter accident and incident investigations. In addition to maintenance practices, the presentation will also discuss topics in human performance.

Learning Objectives/Benefits

Attendees to this presentation will learn about maintenance errors and human performance areas identified through helicopter accident and incident investigations.

Instructor

Kristi Dunks is a senior air safety investigator with the National Transportation Safety Board. Since 2003, she has served as the investigator-in-charge as well as the airworthiness group chairman of numerous aircraft accidents. Dunks is a dual-rated commercial pilot for helicopters and airplanes, a certificated flight instructor, and holds a mechanic certificate. She obtained a bachelor of science in aviation operations from Westminster College and a master’s of aeronautical science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.