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CRASH FIRE [1 record]

Record 1 2014-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fires and Explosions
  • Search and Rescue (Aircraft)
CONT

The seriousness of the crash fire problem results from aircraft design factors that place large quantities of fuel in light containers in such a position that ground impacts release the fuel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Feux et explosions
  • Recherches et sauvetages (Aviation)
OBS

Ces feux se différencient suivant : le type et la destination [...] de l'appareil, le point de chute [...] l'importance du feu, le nombre des passagers, l'intensité du vent.

Spanish

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