Approximately 208 civil helicopter wire strike accidents for a ten year period 1970 to 1979 are analyzed. It is found that 83% of the wire strikes occurred during bright clear weather. Analysis of the accidents is organized under pilot, environment, and machine factors. Methods to reduce the wire strike accident rate are discussed, including detection/warning devices, identification of wire locations prior to flight, wire cutting devices, and implementation of training programs. The benefits to be gained by implementing accident avoidance methods are estimated to be fully justified by reduction in injury and death and reduction of aircraft damage and loss.


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    Title :

    Civil Helicopter Wire Strike Assessment Study. Volume 1: Findings and Recommendations


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1980


    Size :

    66 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English








    Assessment of Helicopter Wire Strike Accidents and Safety Warning and Protection Devices

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