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Human factors in general aviation accidents.

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During the twelve months ending October 31, 1965, there were 122 fatal general aviation accidents in the Western Region in which the Regional Flight Surgeon's office was notified and the wreckage was located within one week. Autopsies were obtained in 86
Morris, Edward W.   +2 more
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Criteria for acceptable stick force gradients of a light aeroplane

open access: yes, 2012
This thesis was submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and awarded by Brunel University.During the period 1980 to 2008 there were 359 fatal accidents involving UK registered light aeroplanes of which 36% occurred in visual meteorological ...
Bromfield, Michael
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Crashworthiness : an illustrated commentary on occupant survival in general aviation accidents.

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This report is an illustrated commentary on crash survival in general aviation aircraft. Photographs, drawings, and discussion present some basic concepts of crash forces; mechanisms of injury to occupants; and the roles of shoulder harnesses, lapbelts ...
Wicks, S. Marlene   +3 more
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Behavioral Traps in Crew-Related Aviation Accidents

open access: yes, 2015
The majority of aviation accidents are still attributed to human error, with flight crew actions accounting for the majority of these mishaps. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has identified 12 behavioral traps that can ensnare even experienced ...
Velázquez, Jonathan   +2 more
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