The Economic Benefits of In-Flight Escape Systems: In Current and Future Attack Helicopters

Abstract

All Army AH-1 aircraft accidents which occurred during CY 71 through CY 76 are analyzed for in-flight emergencies that are compatible with in-flight escape systems. An in-flight emergency model which considers the in-flight escape system sequence is discussed. The benefits, in terms of injury avoidance and cost savings, of in-flight escape systems are estimated. The potential benefits of in-flight escape systems are projected over a 20-year operational life of the attack helicopter fleet. Recommendations are made based on these results.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA373272

Entities

People

  • Andrew E. Gilewicz

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Aviation Safety
  • Costs
  • Emergencies
  • Engineering
  • Escape Systems
  • Fatalities
  • Flight Crews
  • Helicopters
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Injury Prevention

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design