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Heavy rain influence on airplane accidentsThe 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.
Document ID
19830037197
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Luers, J.
(Dayton Univ. OH, United States)
Haines, P.
(Dayton, University Dayton, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1983
Publication Information
Publication: Journal of Aircraft
Volume: 20
Subject Category
Air Transportation And Safety
Accession Number
83A18415
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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