An application of probabilistic safety assessment methods to model aircraft systems and accidents
Conference
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OSTI ID:656753
A case study modeling the thrust reverser system (TRS) in the context of the fatal accident of a Boeing 767 is presented to illustrate the application of Probabilistic Safety Assessment methods. A simplified risk model consisting of an event tree with supporting fault trees was developed to represent the progression of the accident, taking into account the interaction between the TRS and the operating crew during the accident, and the findings of the accident investigation. A feasible sequence of events leading to the fatal accident was identified. Several insights about the TRS and the accident were obtained by applying PSA methods. Changes proposed for the TRS also are discussed.
- Research Organization:
- Brookhaven National Lab., Dept. of Advanced Technology, Upton, NY (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Research, Washington, DC (United States); Federal Aviation Administration, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-98CH10886
- OSTI ID:
- 656753
- Report Number(s):
- BNL--65715; CONF-980910--; ON: DE98007142
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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