This paper examines the characteristics of aircraft wreckage layouts obtained after an in-flight break-up and discusses the use of these data in accident investigation. Procedures are developed for the determination of some relevant parameters such as the position and altitude of break-up. The paper mentions some of the problems which may be encountered and emphasises that the analysis of aircraft wreckage trajectories should be considered additional to, rather than a substitute for, more conventional accident investigation techniques. (Author)


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    Title :

    The Use of Wreckage Trajectories in Aircraft Accident Investigation


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1976


    Size :

    21 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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