Survey of Australian Agricultural Aviation Accidents & Incidents 1985-1992
Summary
This review of agricultural aviation accidents reported to BASI in the period 1985 to 1992 indicates:
- there were no significant reductions in the number or rate of accidents
- there were higher accident and fatal accident rates than for other GA operations
- the majority of accidents occurred in the agricultural work phase of flight, although the taxi and take-off phase accounted for a significant percentage of accidents
- factors related to pilot perception and operational decision were most frequent
- accident prevention programs should address:
- failure to see and avoid objects
or obstacles;
- inadequacy of pre-flight preparation and planning; and
- distraction from operation of aircraft.
The Director of BASI reiterated the points highlighted in this review when addressing the 1994 annual conference of the Aerial Agricultural Association.
Type: | Research and Analysis Report |
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Publication date: | 15 July 1995 |
ISBN: | 0 642 22997 X |
Publication number: | SAB/IP/9S/D3 |
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