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Helicopter accident survivability.

P Vyrnwy-Jones, R Thornton

    Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps
    |October 1, 1984
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    Summary
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    Army Air Corps helicopter safety has improved due to better aircraft design and pilot training. However, pilot error now causes most accidents, highlighting the need for improved occupant protection and crashworthiness.

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    Area of Science:

    • Aviation Safety
    • Aerospace Engineering
    • Human Factors in Aviation

    Background:

    • Army Air Corps accident and fatality rates have significantly decreased.
    • Improvements are attributed to advancements in helicopter design and aircrew training.
    • New turbine-powered rotorcraft have minimized mechanical failures as an accident cause.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the current state of Army Air Corps aviation safety.
    • To identify the primary causes of remaining accidents.
    • To review methods for enhancing occupant protection and aircraft crashworthiness.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of accident and fatality rates with civilian and military benchmarks.
    • Identification of accident causal factors, distinguishing between mechanical and human error.

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  • Review of existing and potential design features for improved safety.

    • Main Results:

    • Army Air Corps safety rates are now comparable to other aviation sectors.
    • Mechanical failure is no longer a primary cause of accidents.
    • Pilot error accounts for 75% of Army Air Corps accidents, a figure expected to rise.

    Conclusions:

    • Further improvements in aviation safety necessitate addressing pilot error.
    • Enhanced occupant protection and aircraft crashworthiness are crucial.
    • Implementing proven design features for safety presents a sound economic case.