Basic Science and Art of Aircraft Wreckage Reconstruction

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Donald F. Knutson (author)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: SAE International 2019.
Temas:
Aircraft accidents > Investigation.
Aéronautique > Accidents > Enquêtes.
Aircraft accidents > Investigation
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • Table of Contents
  • Acknowledgments
  • CHAPTER 1: Perspectives on Investigations and Investigators
  • Basic Anatomy of an Accident and Its Reconstruction
  • Why Are Aircraft Accidents Investigated?
  • The Human Factors Aspect
  • Requirements to Become an Investigator
  • Generalists and Specialists
  • "Heavy Iron" Versus Most General Aviation Investigators
  • When Consultants/Experts Become Involved
  • Space Is the Next Frontier
  • CHAPTER 2: Back to Basics
  • Physical Evidence Is King
  • Close Calls
  • One Piece at a Time
  • The Scientific Method
  • Nine-Box Matrix
  • Consider Even the Absurd
  • Consequences of Incomplete and Inaccurate Findings
  • Summary of Lessons Learned
  • CHAPTER 3: On-Scene Investigation
  • Before the Investigation Team Arrived
  • Basic Investigation Gear
  • Safety Considerations
  • Emotional Considerations
  • Accident Scene Documentation
  • Wreckage Layout and Recovery
  • Exemplar Aircraft Inspections
  • Tips on Photo Documentation
  • Occupant Injuries
  • Witness Interviews and Statements
  • Understanding the News Media
  • CHAPTER 4: "Kickin Tin"
  • Wreckage Distribution
  • Airframe Structural Damage
  • Cable-Driven Flight Control Trim Tab Systems
  • Electric Motor-Driven Actuators
  • Propeller Blade Impact Damage
  • Turbine Engine Damage
  • Cockpit Instrumentation
  • Who Was Flying the Aircraft?
  • Basic Failure Analysis of Metal
  • Basic Composite Failure Analysis
  • CHAPTER 5: Crashworthiness Analysis
  • Implementing Crashworthiness Investigations
  • Aircraft Design Expectations
  • Crash Load Evaluation
  • Using G-Load Survivability Limits to Look Deeper
  • Emergency Egress Issues
  • CHAPTER 6: In-Flight Breakups
  • Behavior of Separated and Falling Parts
  • Piecing the Wreckage Together
  • Flutter
  • Aircraft Performance
  • Human Factors Causing Loss of Control
  • CHAPTER 7: Mid-Air Collisions
  • Pilot Awareness
  • See-and-Avoid Issues
  • Structural Impact and Scratch Marks
  • CHAPTER 8: Fire and Explosions
  • General Aspects of Aircraft Fires
  • Post-Impact and Ground Fires
  • In-Flight Fires
  • Determining Origin of Fires
  • Types of Aircraft Explosions
  • Damage Caused by Detonation
  • Damage Caused by Deflagration
  • Conclusion
  • Appendix A
  • Aircraft Wreckage Reconstruction Terms
  • Appendix B
  • Handy Numbers/Conversions/Equations
  • About the Author
  • Index

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