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The contents of this book present a unique blend
of research material and instructional guidelines presented against
a backdrop of actual aircraft accident cases as documented by the
National Transportation Safety Board. The purpose is to
provide pilots and aviation professionals, regardless of experience
levels, the clear and realistic lessons that have evolved from
these accidents. In turn, the reader will learn ways to customize
those lessons into practical techniques suitable for any flight
environment. Close examination of more than 40 airline and general
aviation accidents provide life-saving lessons for pilots and other
professionals concerned with aviation safety. Presented from the
perspective of pilots, crew members, air traffic controllers, and
NTSB findings, the accidents are grouped by probable cause. The
book is divided into five comprehensive parts:
- Human Factors
- Runway Incursions
- Weather
- Mid-Air Collisions
- Mechanical and Maintenance.
Where appropriate, a part includes a complete study of issues that
relate to the particular area of concentration. Each part contains
case studies, detailed analyses of accidents that coincide with the
topic. Chapters describe an accident or incident in detail and end
with a discussion of the lessons that can be drawn and how to apply
them in the field. This is a particularly useful book for all
commuter/airline pilots, for chief pilots, check pilots, and
instructor pilots.
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