Fireproofing Crashes Aid Survival Study At Desert Test
Scientists staged a controlled airliner crash at a desert airport with FAA and FSF technicians guiding a Constellation down a 4000 foot runway to hit barriers at 115 mph. No fire spread after impact. only initial engine oil flare briefly burned before dying out, yielding vital safety data.
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Weekend Deaths to Total 490
United Press International reports Labor Day weekend traffic safety figures with 490 to 590 anticipated deaths nationwide and as many as 23 000 potential disabling injuries. A Livermore Falls Maine family perished in a pre holiday crash near Peabody Massachusetts as their car burned after colliding with a trailer truck. California launches a traffic safety drive urging dealers to alert drivers and trucking groups to flag reckless behavior.
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Arizona test crash reshapes fuel containment system
A simulated airliner crash in Arizona tested a gelled water fuel containment system. Twenty one adult dummies and three dolls were aboard. two dummies and one doll were deemed probable fatalities. The test showcased gelled fuel limits, interior integrity, and a near perfect reconstruction of the preplanned diagram, with cameras and sensors functioning.
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