Why Planes Crash
References for Case Files: 2001
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The following is a list of the chapters, along with the links to the original accident reports, photography and other resources used.
The original cover was designed by me based on a photograph taken by Gareth James in the beautiful hills of Brecon Beacons.
Lost in the Fog
Official Documentation
- Original accident report:
- http://www.ansv.it/cgi-bin/ita/RELAZIONE DINCHIESTA A-1-04.pdf
Other References
- Accident report translated into English:
- http://www.ansv.it/cgi-bin/eng/FINAL REPORT A-1-04.pdf
Photography
Unattributed photographs are taken directly from the accident report.
- Illustration of the Runways at Milan-Linate Airport by Simon Spruck
- Cessna 525 CitationJet by Noel Jones
- Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) McDonnell Douglas MD-87 by Dean Morley
Using Propellers as an Airbrake
Official Documentation
- Original accident report:
- http://www.bea.aero/docspa/2001/f-es010324/pdf/f-es010324.pdf
Other References
- Accident report translated into English:
- http://www.bea.aero/docspa/2001/f-es010324a/pdf/f-es010324a.pdf
Photography
Unattributed photographs are taken directly from the accident report.
- Gustav III airport on St Barthelémy by Martin Varsavsky.
- De Havilland DHC-6-300 flying over La Tourmente pass by Sören Karleby.
Nose Down into the Runway
Official Documentation
- Original accident report:
- http://www.fomento.gob.es/NR/rdonlyres/92DDBB9A-E936-42FC-A353-A2C7F39CE860/22834/2001_006_A2.pdf
Other References
- Accident report translated into English:
- http://www.fomento.gob.es/NR/rdonlyres/8B514392-B79A-46DC-A7C8-DC1BA137D076/23171/2001_006_A_ENG1.pdf
Photography
Unattributed photographs are taken directly from the accident report.
- Bilbao Airport by Andres Rueda
- A320 Cockpit by Shahram Sharifi of the Iranian Spotters Aviation Photography Team: Iranian Spotters website
Snow in the Engine
Official Documentation
- Original accident report:
- http://www.aaib.gov.uk/publications/formal_reports/2_2003_g_bnmt.cfm
Photography
Unattributed photographs are taken directly from the accident report.
- G-BNMT photographed by David Unsworth. You can see more of his photography at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/daviduair/
Can You See What I See?
Official Documentation
- Original accident report:
- http://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/fulltext/AAB0203.html
Photography
Unattributed photographs are taken directly from the accident report.
- Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) by Carrie Schmitz.
Turning into the Dead Engine
Official Documentation
- Accident report:
- http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2001/aair/aair200102253.aspx
Photography
Unattributed photographs are taken directly from the accident report.
- Archerfield Tower by Cybergothiche.
Collision Course over Tokyo
Official Documentation
- Original accident report:
- http://jtsb.mlit.go.jp/jtsb/aircraft/download/pdf/02-5-JA8904.pdf
Other References
- Accident report translated into English:
- http://www.mlit.go.jp/jtsb/eng-air_report/JA8904.pdf
- Presentation by the Investigator-General:
- http://www.asasi.org/papers/2005/Hiroaki%20Tomita%20-%20near%20collision%20in%20Japan.pdf
Photography
Unattributed photographs are taken directly from the accident report.
- JAL Boeing 747-446D JA 8904 over Toyko International airport was taken by Yamaguchi Yoshiaki.
- Japan Airlines DC-10-40 was taken by contri.
- Artist’s conception of JA8904 (below) diving under JA8546 (above) by anynobody.
Unexpected Spin
Official Documentation
- Original accident report:
- http://www.aaib.gov.uk/cms_resources.cfm?file=/dft_avsafety_pdf_507786.pdf
Photography
- G-ARIE photographed by Ken Elliot.
When One Engine Isn’t Enough
Official Documentation
- Original accident report:
- http://www.bfu-web.de/DE/Publikationen/Untersuchungsberichte/2001/Bericht_CX002-0.01.pdf?__blob=publicationFile
Other References
- Accident report translated into English:
- http://www.bfu-web.de/EN/Publications/Investigation%20Report/2001/Report_01_CX002-0_N%C3%Bcrnberg_Learjet.pdf?__blob=publicationFile
Photography
Unattributed photographs are taken directly from the accident report.
- Learjet 35A photographed by Noel Jones.
Twin Towers
Official Documentation
- The 9/11 Commission Report —
Final Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States: - http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=TjKODEaahVQC
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/TdVYBV
Negative Training: When the Simulator Lies
Official Documentation
- Original accident report:
- http://www.ntsb.gov/doclib/reports/2004/aar0404.pdf