Investigation report SII A05-01 Post-impact fires resulting from small-aircraft accidents

Investigation report SII A05-01 Post-impact fires resulting from small-aircraft accidents

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Author
TSB Canada
Category
Fire Smoke and Fumes General Aviation

For aircraft with a maximum certified take-off weight of 5700 kilograms (12 566 pounds) or less, post-impact fire (PIF) contributes significantly to injuries and fatalities in accidents that are otherwise potentially survivable. A potentially survivable accident is one in which the impact forces are within the limits of occupant tolerance, the aircraft structure preserves the required survival space, and the occupant restraint is adequate.

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