NASA Office of Logic Design

A scientific study of the problems of digital engineering for space flight systems,
with a view to their practical solution.

Manned Space Programs Accident/Incident Summaries (1970 - 1971)

CR-120999
Cranston Research, Inc.

Contract NASW-2225
April 1972

Abstract:
This document is a compilation of 223 mishaps assembled from company and NASA records covering the Accident/Incident experience in 1970-71 In the Manned Space Flight Programs. It is the companion volume to NASA CR-120998 which covered the years 1963-1969. The objectives of this summary is to make available to Government agencies and industrial firms the lessons learned from these mishaps. Each accident/incident summary has been reviewed by description, cause and recommended preventive action. The summaries have been categorized by the following ten systems: Cryogenic; Electrical; Facility/GSE; Fuel and Propellant; Life Support; Ordnance; Pressure; Propulsion; Structural; and Transport/Handling.

(.pdf file)

Table of Contents (.pdf file will be bookmarked for easy access)

PART I - INTRODUCTION

PART II - STATISTICAL SUMMARY

A. Distribution by Systems
B. Distribution by Causes
C. Distribution by Program Activity
D. Distribution by Accidents vs Incidents
E. Distribution by Work Shifts
F. Distribution by Calendar Quarters
G. Injuries/Fatalities/Damage
H. Human Error

PART III - ACCIDENT/INCIDENT SUMMARIES

Section I    - Cryogenic Systems
Section II   - Electrical Systems
Section III  - Facility/GSE Systems
Section IV   - Fuel and Propellant Systems
Section V    - Life Support Systems
Section VI   - Ordnance Systems
Section VII  - Pressure Systems
Section VIII - Propulsion Systems
Section IX   - Structural Systems
Section X    - Transport/Handling Systems
APPENDIX     - Glossary of Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Terms

Some Key Figures From This Document

Home - NASA Office of Logic Design
Last Revised: January 07, 2005
Digital Engineering Institute
Web Grunt: Richard Katz