1950s U.S. NAVY TRAINING FILM AIRCRAFT GROUND ACCIDENT PREVENTION 81064

This late 1950s / early 1960s unclassified black and white United States Navy Training Film is about preventing aircraft accidents. Various military aircraft are shown throughout the film as it discusses ground accidents (:38). A man working on an aircraft unknowingly knocks over a can of flammable liquid, sees it, and cleans it up (:49-1:22). Most accidents are caused by carelessness, negligence, or ignorance. The Navy’s flight safety record is shown to decrease from 1947 through 1958 (1:31) and ground accidents from the same dates increase (2:03). A squadron of Douglas A-4 Skyhawk jet fighters is shown on the ground (2:10). Many parts and planes are scattered throughout the inside of the repair building (2:17-2:29). Damage inflicted on the ground due to accidents include a battered fuselage (2:30), smashed wingtips (2:32), and propeller chewed surfaces (2:35). A tool accidently left in a compartment (2:56) will damage an aircraft when its wings are spread. Many accidents occur when towing using a NC-5 (3:05), taxiing Wildcats with wings uplifted (3:13), ground turn-up of engines (3:19), and fueling (3:25). At (3;45) a Grumman F9F-8T 'Cougar' is shown. Safe ground operation rules are shown and then applied to each of the situations for rule one, using enough men (4:10-5:30). Two planes with propellers touched while passing (5:32). The complete depiction, including actual photos, show a $900,000 towing accident (5:46-6:35). The second rule is use qualified men, shown by a NC-5 being driven carelessly (6:45). Other damage caused to planes by servicing vehicles is shown (7:00-7:13). Another NC-5 being carelessly driven is shown and the resulting damage (7:22-7:54) to an F-80 / TV-2. The correct operation is shown (7:55-8:45). The third rule is supervise. A full inspection is shown (8:54-10:15) of an A-1 Skyraider. The ramifications of not following this rule are shown in actual photos, including the total loss and damage to multiple F-9s (10:16-10:47). For safety, flight deck helmets can be worn to prevent hats from lodging in engines (11:05). A damaged compressor blade of a jet engine is shown (11:10). An officer walks down a hall and into the office of a squadron commanding officer, who must take responsibility for safety (11:26-11:54). An officer teaches a safety class (11:56). A “Muscles or Missiles?” poster is shown on a wall (12:35). Men are shown working on an engine as a petty officer approaches (12:42-12:53).

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