The Use of Wreckage Trajectories in Aircraft Accident Investigation.

Abstract

This paper examines the characteristics of aircraft wreckage layouts obtained after an in-flight break-up and discusses the use of these data in accident investigation. Procedure are developed for the determination of some relevant parameters such as the position and altitude of break-up. The paper mentions some of the problems which may be encountered and emphasises that the analysis of aircraft wreckage trajectories should be considered additional to, rather than a substitute for, more conventional accident investigation techniques. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA043348

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  • J. L. Kepert

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accident Investigations
  • Accidents
  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Department Of Defense
  • Explosions
  • Materials
  • Standards
  • Trajectories

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