Jean Langan, 87, died after being blown over by a helicopter landing at Derriford Hospital in March 2022.
An inspector has found "systemic safety issues" in the design and operation of hospital landing sites, after a woman died last year.while a helicopter was landing at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth on 4 March 2022.
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trusts said it made "immediate changes" to the operational running of the helipad following the incident to manage the risks. Crispin Orr, Chief Inspector of Air Accident said the investigation revealed "systemic safety issues" around the design and operation of hospital helicopter landing sites.
It added that the Derriford Hospital staff had "insufficient knowledge" about helicopter operations to safely manage the downwash risk around the site. The report has made nine recommendations to help improve the coordination between helicopter operators and people working in the hospital to help prevent a repeat incident.A spokesperson for University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust said: "We are very sorry that this tragic incident happened and our sympathies go to Ms Langan’s family and everyone affected.
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