1977Canadian aeronautics and space journalRequires access

NEED FOR IMPROVED AIRCRAFT CRASHWORTHINESS DESIGN

R. C. Tennyson, J W Bird

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This report presents a review of Canadian aircraft accident statistics with particular emphasis on a special category involving damage to the fuselage structure. In addition, the crash environment was investigated for various categories of aircraft to determine the predominant conditions and extent to which most aircraft were damaged.

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This report presents a review of Canadian aircraft accident statistics with particular emphasis on a special category involving damage to the fuselage structure. In addition, the crash environment was investigated for various categories of aircraft to determine the predominant conditions and extent to which most aircraft were damaged.

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This report presents a review of Canadian aircraft accident statistics with particular emphasis on a special category involving damage to the fuselage structure. In addition, the crash environment was investigated for various categories of aircraft to determine the predominant conditions and extent to which most aircraft were damaged.

Key concepts: Crashworthiness, Fuselage, Crash, Aeronautics, Engineering, Aircraft maintenance, Structural engineering, Accident investigation

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