FAA Remote Controlled Crash of Large Aircraft, Early Consultation
Summary
SCH Number
1999114003
Lead Agency
United States Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA)
Document Title
FAA Remote Controlled Crash of Large Aircraft, Early Consultation
Document Type
CON - Early Consultation
Received
Present Land Use
Vacant land at least 3 miles from nearest populated town.
Document Description
Airpower Aviation Resources, Inc. has been contracted to stage the crash of a large aircraft. FAA approval for the operation under an approved movie manual is requested.
The event stimulates the crash of a civilian airliner due to loss of aircraft hydraulic power and subsequent inability of the airliner's pilots to precisely control its flight path. Following the simulated failure, the crash aircraft will issue simulated distress calls to air traffic control and will execute published emergency procedures. The aircraft will divert to a simulated emergency landing field where an attempted landing will result in a crash. Enroute, the crash aircraft will be joined by a simulated military fighter aircraft which will provide assistance and flight following. Fire and rescue personnel in the area are alerted and the destination airports disaster/ mass casualty plan put in action. The simulated airliner's descent will result in impact with ground obstructions. The subsequent conflagration will be used as a actual training exercise for local emergency Fire and Rescue response teams and will be observed by numerous aviation safety organizations.
Contact Information
Name
Ronald Raimo
Agency Name
Federal Aviation Administration
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Amboy
Counties
San Bernardino
State Highways
62
Notice of Completion
State Review Period Start
State Review Period End
State Reviewing Agencies
Cal Fire, California Coastal Commission (CCC), California Department of Conservation (DOC), California Highway Patrol, California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Lahontan Victorville Region 6 (RWQCB), Caltrans, Division of Aeronautics, Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 6, Department of Toxic Substances Control, Office of Emergency Services, California, Office of Historic Preservation, Resources Agency, Resources, Recycling and Recovery
Development Types
Other
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