A Proposed Aircraft Accident Prevention Doctrine for the United States Air Force

Abstract

This thesis discusses the U.S. Air Force aircraft accident prevention program, its background, present status, and its weaknesses. A discussion of the "privileged" status of aircraft accident investigation reports, human factors as causes of accidents, and the feasibility of improving aircraft accident prevention through a tri-service aviation safety organization is presented. It concludes by offering suggestions for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the program.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 25, 1966
Accession Number
ADA367370

Entities

People

  • Leonard R. Peterson

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Aerodynamic Configurations
  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Flight Training
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Aircraft
  • Military Aviation
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Systems Analysis and Design