Description of Driving Event:
The Positive Impact of NASA and Other Federal Agency Aeronautics Research Programs Aimed at Increasing Aviation Safety
Lesson(s) Learned:
NASA's aeronautics research programs aimed at increasing aviation safety are having and will continue to have a significant positive impact on both military and civil flight operations. Several of these were in cooperation with other Government agencies, such as the Federal Aviation Administration.
Recommendation(s):
NASA should continue to pursue aeronautics research programs, particularly joint efforts with other agencies, that will increase the safety of air operations.
Evidence of Recurrence Control Effectiveness:
In direct support of the White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security, NASA has begun a major safety research initiative in partnership with the FAA, DoD, the National Weather Service, and the aviation industry. NASA will invest up to a half billion dollars over the next 5 years targeted at a strategic goal of reducing aircraft accident rates fivefold within 10 years and tenfold within 20 years. This initiative will include research to reduce human-error-caused accidents and incidents, predict and prevent mechanical and software malfunctions, and eliminate accidents involving hazardous weather and controlled flight into terrain.
Documents Related to Lesson:
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Mission Directorate(s):
- Exploration Systems
- Aeronautics Research
Additional Key Phrase(s):
- Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel
- Aircraft
- Air-Traffic Management
- Flight Operations
- Research & Development
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