International search and rescue: an air perspective

Some perspective is provided on the scenario in which an aircraft crashes on the other side of an international border and an "alert phase" (ALERFA) is put in place in order to begin the process of searching for the missing aircraft and any possible survivors. This article aims to answer questions, such as What would happen in the event of a crash landing in the remote wilderness?; Who would search for those aboard?; and How would the responders know where to look? Coordination is the key to success, as discussed here.

• Record URL:
  • http://uscgproceedings.epubxp.com/issue/43475/40/
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/15479676
• Authors:
  • Tomko, Charles A
• Publication Date: 2011

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: pp 40-43
• Serial:
  • Proceedings of the Marine Safety & Security Council
  • Volume: 68
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: U.S Coast Guard Headquarters
  • ISSN: 1547-9676

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aviation safety; Civil aviation; Coordination; Crash landing; International borders; Search and rescue operations; Survival
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Security and Emergencies; I83: Accidents and the Human Factor;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01357056
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 16 2011 2:51PM