The aerodynamic effects of heavy rain on two windshear accidents have been evaluated according to the theoretical results of Haines and Luers (1983). A number of other accidents in which the presence of low-level windshear was a distinct possibility are also discussed. The results indicate that there are two major types of rain-related accidents. In one, the aircraft touches down prior to the runway because increased drag and momentum loss make the aircraft descend below glide slope. In the other, the aircraft loses airspeed while attempting a go-around in the heavy rain environment.


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    Title :

    Heavy rain influence on airplane accidents


    Contributors:
    Luers, J. (author) / Haines, P. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1983-02-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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