Properties (63)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
air disaster
|
| gptkbp:aircraft |
gptkb:BEA_Flight_548
gptkb:Vickers gptkb:G-APEX turboprop total loss improved navigation systems better weather forecasting technology enhanced communication protocols increased focus on pilot training stricter regulations for commercial flights |
| gptkbp:airlines |
approximately 1 hour
Captain had over 10,000 flight hours deviated from standard approach |
| gptkbp:analyzes |
gptkb:UK_Air_Accidents_Investigation_Branch
pilot error failure to follow standard operating procedures |
| gptkbp:casualties |
0
43 |
| gptkbp:causedBy |
controlled flight into terrain
|
| gptkbp:celebrates |
memorial services held annually
|
| gptkbp:climate |
poor visibility
|
| gptkbp:countryOfOrigin |
gptkb:London_Heathrow_Airport
|
| gptkbp:crew |
4
inadequate for conditions |
| gptkbp:date |
January 24, 1957
|
| gptkbp:emergencyServices |
local fire services
|
| gptkbp:firstAppearance |
during approach to landing
|
| gptkbp:firstFlight |
gptkb:Belfast_International_Airport
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
one of the deadliest air disasters in UK history
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Bovingdon Air Disaster
|
| gptkbp:impact |
led to changes in aviation safety regulations
|
| gptkbp:legalStatus |
no criminal charges filed
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Bovingdon,_Hertfordshire,_England
|
| gptkbp:mediaCoverage |
extensive_coverage_in_UK_press
|
| gptkbp:notablePerson |
gptkb:Captain_John_W._H._H._Houghton
First Officer John A. H. H. H. Houghton Flight_Engineer_William_H._H._H._H._Houghton |
| gptkbp:notableWork |
published in 1958
|
| gptkbp:operator |
gptkb:British_European_Airways
|
| gptkbp:passengerCapacity |
39
|
| gptkbp:publicAccess |
shock and mourning
|
| gptkbp:relatedAircraft |
Vickers Viscount 701
|
| gptkbp:safetyFeatures |
increased use of checklists during flight operations
better emergency response protocols development of flight data recorders development of simulator training for pilots enhanced pre-flight briefing procedures enhanced safety culture within airlines enhanced training for adverse weather conditions greater emphasis on situational awareness training greater focus on passenger safety briefings implementation of cockpit voice recorders improved air traffic control procedures improved weather briefing for pilots increased emphasis on crew resource management increased investment in aviation safety research led to better cockpit resource management training increased focus on human factors in aviation safety better communication between pilots and air traffic control development of standard operating procedures for all airlines greater collaboration between airlines and regulators improved training for flight attendants on emergency procedures |