A Statistical Review on the Decision about the Fighter Pilot's Ejection Inromanian Air Force

Abstract:

Worldwide, the ejection is a challenging method and difficult to approach by fighter pilots. Considering that when eject, the pilot experience a g-force up to 15-18 G, which can affect the physical health of the pilot, the ejection decision can be affected. Besides this reason, with the desire to save the aircraft or third parties, the pilot may lose his life in the air disaster. The current paper reveals a statistical approach of aviation accidents in Romanian Air Force during 1951-2015. 225 cases were analyzed, which involved 235 aircraft and 280 fighter pilots. The below information is a personal one and does not reflect an official position of the Ministry of National Defense.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 811)
• Pages: 390-394
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.811.390
• Online since: November 2015
• Authors: Alexandru Gheorghiu*, Mircea Boşcoianu
• Keywords: Aeronautical Catastrophes, Ejection Decision, Fighter Pilot, Human Factor

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