Section 5 CAMPBELL HELICOPTERS LTD. SECTION 5 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT
Section 5 [Page 5-1] 5.1 ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPORTING (AIM GEN 3.3.1 and 3.3.3) All accidents/incidents will be reported to the Operations Manager or delegate by the timeliest means possible. This initial contact must be followed up with a formal accident / incident report found at Annex A. This report is to be forwarded to the Operations Manager within 24 hours of initial contact. The Operations Manager will report all accidents or incidents to the Transportation Safety Board as required by Transport Canada. When in doubt as to the requirement to report an occurrence, the Operations Manager will contact the Transportation Safety Board for guidance. The PIC retains the responsibility to ensure that the accident or incident is reported to the Transportation Safety Board (TSB). Annex B details what constitutes a reportable accident and incident. 5.2 REPORTING OVERDUE AIRCRAFT 5.2.1 Definition Overdue, in respect of an aircraft, means an aircraft for which an arrival report has not been filed: a) where a flight plan has been filed in respect of the aircraft, (i) (ii) if a search and rescue notification time is specified in the flight plan, immediately after the last reported such time, or in all other cases, within one hour after the last reported estimated time of arrival, or b) where a flight itinerary has been filed in respect of the aircraft, (i) if a search and rescue notification time is specified in the flight itinerary, immediately after the last reported such time, or (ii) in all other cases, within 24 hours after the last reported estimated time of arrival. 5.2.2 Notification Any person who assumes responsibilities with respect to an aircraft and who has reason to believe that the aircraft is overdue, or any other person who has been directed by that person to do so, shall immediately, by the quickest means available:
Section 5 [Page 5-2] a) notify an air traffic control unit, a flight service station, a community aerodrome radio station or a Rescue Co-ordination Center; and b) provide, to the best of the person s knowledge, all of the available information concerning the overdue aircraft that may be requested by the flight service station, the community aerodrome radio station or the Rescue Co-ordination Center. It will also be necessary to inform the Operations Manager or other company contact person. A list of people to contact is at Annex C. This Annex is to be posted in a prominent location at all company bases. 5.3 EMERGENCY SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT 5.3.1 Flights over land All company helicopters will carry survival equipment, sufficient for the survival on the ground of each person on board, given the geographical area, the season of the year and anticipated seasonal climatic variations, that provides the means for: a) starting a fire; b) providing shelter; c) providing or purifying water; and d) visually signaling distress. A survival manual must also be carried. Annex D to this section contains a detailed list of the equipment. This equipment does not have to be carried if: a) the helicopter is operated within 25 nm of the departure point and the aircraft is equipped with suitable radio(s) to communicate with a flight follower for the duration of the flight; or b) the helicopter is operated in a geographical area where, and at a time of year when, the survival of the persons on board is not jeopardized.
Section 5 [Page 5-3] 5.3.2 Flights over water A life preserver is required for each person on board if the helicopter is operated over water beyond a point where it could reach shore in the event of an engine failure. Life preservers shall be carried and stowed so that they are within reach of each person carried when seated with his or her seat belt fastened. 5.3.3 First Aid Kit A first aid kit will be carried on board each helicopter. This first aid kit shall contain the supplies and equipment for a Type A kit set out in the Aviation Occupational Safety and Health Regulations Part X, Schedule II, and in addition, each first aid kit shall contain one pair of latex gloves. 5.3.4 Fire Extinguisher Each helicopter shall carry a hand-held fire extinguisher in the cockpit that is: a) of a type suitable for extinguishing the fires that are likely to occur; b) designed to minimize the hazard of toxic gas concentrations; and c) readily available in flight to each flight crew member. 5.3.5 Inspections Emergency equipment (survival kits, life preservers, life rafts, ELT, first aid kit and fire extinguishers) will be inspected annually. The dates of inspection are to be recorded in a log (Annex F) kept for that purpose, and the Operations Manager is to make the log available to Transport Canada at audit or any other time it is demanded. 5.4 ELT Operating Procedures The ELT will be operated in accordance with the instructions in AIM SAR 3.0 and the Canada Flight Supplement emergency section and operating instructions printed on the ELT. 5.5 Emergency Landing or Ditching If an emergency landing or ditching is imminent, passengers must be prepared. Where time and circumstances permit, the pilot will give the passengers instructions on:
Section 5 [Page 5-4] a) safety belts or safety harnesses; b) carry-on baggage; c) safety features cards; 5.6 Evacuation d) brace position (when to assume, how long to remain); and e) life preservers if applicable. If emergency evacuation of the aircraft is necessary following an emergency landing or ditching, or at any other time, the pilot will give clear instructions to all persons on board, and supervise the evacuation until all persons are clear of the helicopter. The pilot will give clear instructions on the safest direction and most hazard-free escape route for passenger movement away from the helicopter following evacuation.
Section 5 - Annex A [Page 5A-1] COPY # of 4 CAMPBELL HELICOPTERS LTD COMPANY ACCIDENT / INCIDENT REPORT (This form is to be received by Operations within 24 hours of initial notification of occurrence.) File / Control Number (Office use only) YYYY MM DD ### BASIC INFORMATION Date: Time: Aircraft Type: Tail Number: Location: Pilot: Lat/Long: If applicable, detail additional crewmembers involved: Engineer: Position Name Position Name Position Name Position Name MISSION / TASK GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT / INCIDENT WEATHER CONDITIONS Provide a synopsis of events leading up to the accident / incident describing the outcome or potential hazard. Attach additional pages if required. Include photographs if possible and provide descriptions in box at right. LIST OF WITNESSES (Attach witness statements, if available) Position Name Contact Number Position Name Contact Number Position Name Contact Number Pic # Pic # Pic # ATTACHED PHOTOGRAPHS Description Description Description Position Name Contact Number INJURIES (Provide number of each type) AIRCRAFT DAMAGE (Check appropriate box) If unsure of the correct None Minor Serious Fatal Unknown information, indicate None Minor Major unknown don t speculate. Destroyed Missing Unknown Reported by: Contact Number: Copy 1: Operations Manager Copy 2: Accountable Executive Copy 3: Chief Pilot Copy 4: Director of Maintenance
Section 5 - Annex A [Page 5A-2] FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION Attach additional documents as required. ADVISED (IF REQ D) Operations Y N RCMP Y N Transport Canada Y N Customer Y N Y N SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS Attach additional documents as required. Recommending Person: Position: Signature: Date: ACCOUNTABLE EXECUTIVE COMMENTS Attach additional documents as required. Name: Signature: Position: Date:
Section 5 - Annex B [Page 5B-1] Annex B DEFINITIONS OF REPORTABLE AVIATION OCCURANCE / ACCIDENT / INCIDENT From AIM GEN 3.2. Aviation Occurrence means: (a) any accident or incident associated with the operation of aircraft; and (b) any situation or condition that the Board has reasonable grounds to believe could, if left unattended, induce an accident or incident described in paragraph (a). Reportable Aviation Accident means an accident resulting directly from the operation of an aircraft, where: (a) (b) (c) a person sustains a serious injury or is killed as a result of (i) (ii) (iii) being on board the aircraft, coming into contact with any part of the aircraft or its contents, or being directly exposed to the jet blast or rotor downwash of the aircraft; the aircraft sustains damage or failure that adversely affects the structural strength, performance or flight characteristics of the aircraft and that requires major repair or replacement of any affected component part; or the aircraft is missing or inaccessible. Reportable Aviation Incident means an incident resulting directly from the operation of an airplane having a maximum certificated takeoff weight greater than 5,700 kg, or from the operation of a rotorcraft having a maximum certificated takeoff weight greater than 2,250 kg (5,000 lbs), where: (a) (b) (c) (d) an engine fails or is shut down as a precautionary measure; a transmission gearbox malfunction occurs; smoke or fire occurs; difficulties in controlling the aircraft are encountered owing to any aircraft system malfunction, weather phenomena, wake turbulence, uncontrolled vibrations or operations outside the flight envelope; (e) (f) the aircraft fails to remain within the intended landing or takeoff area, lands with all or part of the landing gear retracted or drags a wing tip, an engine pod or any other part of the aircraft; any crew member whose duties are directly related to the safe operation of the aircraft is unable to perform the crew member s duties as a result of a physical incapacitation that poses a threat to the safety of any person, property or the environment;
Section 5 - Annex B [Page 5B-2] (g) (h) (i) (j) depressurization occurs that necessitates an emergency descent; a fuel shortage occurs that necessitates a diversion or requires approach and landing priority at the destination of the aircraft; the aircraft is refueled with the incorrect type of fuel or contaminated fuel; a collision, a risk of collision or a loss of separation occurs; (k) (l) (m) a crew member declares an emergency or indicates any degree of emergency that requires priority handling by an air traffic control unit or the standing by of emergency response services; a slung load is released unintentionally or as a precautionary or emergency measure from the aircraft; or any dangerous goods are released in or from the aircraft.
Section 5 Annex C [Page 5C-1] Annex C - Aircraft Overdue or Aircraft Accident EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS (see Appendix 1 for checklists) These Instructions and Checklists will be available at all Company bases of operation and will be provided to non-company flight followers. The checklists and instructions will then be posted in clear view near a telephone, communications radio etc. that is likely to be used to report an emergency i.e. overdue aircraft, aircraft accident etc. The local phone numbers listed below must be filled in before posting. 1. REPORT EMERGENCIES IMMEDIATELY AS PER THE APPROPRIATE CHECKLIST 2. IF ALL INFORMATION IS NOT AVAILABLE DO NOT DELAY REPORTING WHILE INFORMATION IS BEING GATHERED. 3. UNLESS ABSOLUTE KNOWLEDGE TO THE CONTRARY EXISTS, ASSUME ALL PERSONS ON BOARD: a) HAVE SURVIVED b) ARE INJURED 4. REPORT BY THE FASTEST MEANS AVAILABLE. 5. IF AT ALL POSSIBLE, REPORT BY THE MOST PRIVATE MEANS. Think of the consequences to the victims and their families. If you have to use a radio, provide only as much specific information as is absolutely necessary to ensure a rapid response to the emergency, (i.e. do not give names etc.) 6. DO NOT MAKE STATEMENTS TO THE MEDIA. Once again consider the victims and their families. Media inquiries shall be directed to the President. 7. Remember: - Keep calm - panic or undue haste can cost lives. - Act in a responsible, professional manner. 8. KEEP COMMUNICATIONS LINES CLEAR EXCLUSIVELY FOR EMERGENCY PURPOSES 9. KEEP NOTES ON ALL COMMUNICATIONS, OBSERVATIONS AND ACTIONS TELEPHONE NUMBERS POLICE: RCC Pacific: 1-800-567-5111 HOSPITAL: RCC Trenton: 1-800-267-7270 AMBULANCE: RCC Halifax: 1-800-565-1582 FIRE HALL: TSB HQ: (819) 994-4252 Site Location: TSB Region: Ops Manager: (604) 671-5372 FIC (General): 1-866-992-7433
Section 5 - Annex C Appendix 1 [Page 5C1-1] Annex C - Appendix 1 AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT/INCIDENT/OVERDUE EMERGENCY CHECKLISTS OVERDUE AIRCRAFT 30 MINUTES AFTER ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) The Flight Follower will: a) Review the Flight Itinerary b) Begin a communications search c) Contact Operations Manager - have flight itinerary available. If Operations Manager unavailable, contact (contact person) at. If she/he is unavailable, contact the nearest FSS. 60 MINUTES AFTER ETA The Operations Manager or contact person will: a) Contact the Flight Service Station b) Continue the communications search c) Contact the Rescue Coordination Centre d) Carry out any other duties determined by the Company (i.e. contact next-of-kin etc.,) AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT The Flight Follower will: a) Organize on-site assistance as necessary by contacting: b) Medical Aid c) Ambulance services d) Fire Departments e) Police f) Contact the Operations Manager or contact person. The Operations Manager or contact person will: a) Contact the Transportation Safety Board b) Contact the Rescue Coordination Centre to advise c) Contact the Flight Service Station
Section 5 - Annex D [Page 5D-1] Annex D - LAND SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT The normal land survival equipment will consist of: Requirement Starting a fire Providing shelter Providing or purifying water Visually signaling distress Instructions Means Waterproof Matches Hand Ax (Hatchet) Survival Knife Four-man Dome Tent Water Purification Tablets Signal Panel Signal Mirror Survival Manual Instructions for use of equipment NOTE: Additional Survival Equipment may be added at any time, and a list of such equipment should be left with the flight itinerary. If the additions are of a permanent nature, the additions will be added to the basic kit list and held in the survival kit and with the aircraft technical logs.
Section 5 Annex E [Page 5E-1] Annex E - WATER SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT N/A
Section 5 - Annex F [Page 5F-1] Annex F - Emergency Equipment Inspection Log. Emergency Equipment carried on board of Campbell Helicopters aircraft will be inspected annually according to manufacturer s specification. The date of the inspection will be entered in the Emergency Equipment Inspection Log (See example below. Actual Log shall be similar.). ELT First Aid Kit Fire Extinguisher Life Preserver DATE INSPECTED C-FAAA C-FAAB C-GAAA C-GAAB C-GAAC Etc