Crashworthy Fuel System Mishap Data

Abstract

This report compares aircraft mishap data for UH-lD/M helicopters with and without crashworthy fuel systems (CWFS) in. stalled. The purpose of the comparison was to determine, on the basis of actual mishap data, whether the CWFS has reduced the hazard of postcrash fires in aircraft accidents. Data used were taken from records of mishaps that occurred during the period 1 June 1970 through 31 August 1971.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 31, 1971
Accession Number
ADA383047

Entities

People

  • Marco Torres Jr.
  • Milan Buchan

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Accidents
  • Aircrafts
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Aviation Safety
  • Casualties
  • Check Valves
  • Engineering
  • Fatalities
  • Fuel Cells
  • Fuel Systems
  • Hazards
  • Helicopters
  • United States

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.