Air accident investigation : how science is making flying safer.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 190) and index

Looks at the different factors involved in causing aircraft accidents, ranging from severe weather conditions to pilot error, metal fatigue and inadequate aircraft maintenance. Each major cause is illustrated by means of crucial incidents, some of which puzzled the investigators, initially at least. Of the incidents described in detail, some were highly publicised by the media at the time. The book explains the painstaking work of reconstructing the precise sequence of events which brought about a disaster and how clues are found that throw light on what actually happened. Also, the present-day state of aviation safety is examined along with the challenges facing the future of a rapidly expanding industry