AH-1 Helicopter In-Flight Escape System: A View from the Seat.

Abstract

Studies of AH-1 helicopter accidents indicate many of the fatalities occurring in these unfortunate events could have been prevented had an in-flight escape system been available. A questionnaire was developed and administered to 152 AH-1 pilots to determine their feelings concerning the need for an in-flight escape system in AH-1 aircraft. Analysis of responses shows (a) there are AH-1 in-flight emergencies in which the pilots feel they need and would not be reluctant to use such a system if available, (b) 94% of pilots surveyed responded that 'all attack helicopters should be equipped with an in-flight escape system,' and (c) 60% of the pilots had experienced in-flight situations in which they felt the tension and anxiety would have been reduced had an in-flight escape system been available. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA093979

Entities

People

  • Dwight Lindsey
  • Paul H. Johnson

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Altitude
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Aviation Safety
  • Collisions
  • Control Systems
  • Downed Aircraft
  • Emergencies
  • Helicopters
  • Mid-Air Collisions
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Warfare

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  • Explosive Engineering.