- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: Patrick Stephens Ltd; 3rd Revised edition edition (22 Jun 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1852606142
- ISBN-13: 978-1852606145
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 17 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 265,282 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Aerospace engineer David Owen investigates the different factors involved in aviation accidents, from severe weather conditions to pilot error, metal fatigue and inadequate aircraft maintenance, illustrating each major by means of crucial incidents, some of which puzzled the investigators, initially at least. He also examines the present-day state of aviation safety worldwide and the challenges facing this rapidly expanding industry.
About the Author
David Owen was an engineer in the aerospace industry before turning to writing for a living. He has more than a dozen books to his credit on aspects of aviation, motor sport engineering design and military history, and has also worked extensively in radio and television. He lives in Chester.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
For years I have watched numerous Air Crash Investigation programmes on National Geographic, it's only the past one to two years that I've gained more interest in the world of air accident investigations and decided to buy books on the subject. I already have a few books on the subject, covering different aspects of AAI and decided to buy this to add to my collection.
I actually found this book hard to put down and so read it within a week, which for me is pretty good! Chapter after chapter is crammed full of detail covering all aspects considered in accident investigations, with plenty of examples cited from accidents, some well known and others not so. If you have previously watched Air Crash Investigation documentaries on National Geographic (UK) then some of the accidents mentioned in this book will be familiar.
What I did like was that the author had delved into some of the theories behind how investigators had deduced their final decision on why an aircraft had crashed and the various stages involved to reach that decision. Of interest was the various problems encountered by the DeHavilland Comet (the world's first commercial jetliner) and the tests done to work out why it was involved in many 'accidents'.
For those reading who are perhaps a bit nervous when it comes to flying, the author also explains what solutions have come about from air accidents and the resulting investigations to make flight safer and accidents of a particular nature less likely to happen.
This book is a mixture of well written and knowledgeable text with supplementary photographs (all black and white), diagrams and charts.
My interest in air crash investigation has stemmed from my overall interest in aviation so whether you are just an aviation enthusiast, an aviation professional or perhaps neither, I thoroughly recommend this book.
I actually found this book hard to put down and so read it within a week, which for me is pretty good! Chapter after chapter is crammed full of detail covering all aspects considered in accident investigations, with plenty of examples cited from accidents, some well known and others not so. If you have previously watched Air Crash Investigation documentaries on National Geographic (UK) then some of the accidents mentioned in this book will be familiar.
What I did like was that the author had delved into some of the theories behind how investigators had deduced their final decision on why an aircraft had crashed and the various stages involved to reach that decision. Of interest was the various problems encountered by the DeHavilland Comet (the world's first commercial jetliner) and the tests done to work out why it was involved in many 'accidents'.
For those reading who are perhaps a bit nervous when it comes to flying, the author also explains what solutions have come about from air accidents and the resulting investigations to make flight safer and accidents of a particular nature less likely to happen.
This book is a mixture of well written and knowledgeable text with supplementary photographs (all black and white), diagrams and charts.
My interest in air crash investigation has stemmed from my overall interest in aviation so whether you are just an aviation enthusiast, an aviation professional or perhaps neither, I thoroughly recommend this book.
4 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
To be short & sweet, this book by David Owen is superb, & anyone with even a slight interest in ACI, will be glad they bought this book. It is a 'must read!'
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
You have a pick aviation collections shouldn't miss.
14 Oct 2006
Format:Paperback
This post-911 new edition comes from a former aerospace engineer, who reviews aviation accidents and their causes, examining how each major accident was affected by weather, pilot error, metal fatigue or maintenance issues. Crucial incidents are reconstructed with an eye to solving puzzles and even those which received intense media profile reveal new angles in Owen's investigation. Add advice on industry changes and you have a pick aviation collections shouldn't miss.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
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