To the recommendation such as introduction of the disaster prevention helicopter two-person system Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Fire Department August 30 15:20
In response to a series of accidents involving disaster-prevention helicopters, the Fire Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has newly established “standards for navigation” such as the introduction of a system for two pilots to ensure safety. , We will notify you as a “Recommendation” of the Commissioner of the Fire Services Agency.
Last August, in response to an accident where a disaster helicopter crashed in the mountains in Gunma Prefecture and nine people died, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Fire Department reported on measures at a Liberal Democratic Party meeting.
According to it, in order to ensure the safety of disaster prevention helicopters, items that need to be addressed at a minimum are newly established as “standards for operation” and notified next month as “recommendations” by the Commissioner of the Fire Department. Is to do.
The standard includes a system in which two pilots ride, a person in charge of safety management with specialized knowledge, and the installation of a flight recorder. If so.
However, because it takes time to secure pilots, the provision of a two-person system will be enforced in April, three years later.