A-10 Class A Flight Mishap: An AIB Report Synopsis.(aircraft accidents)

From: Flying Safety | Date: November 1, 2001| Author: Baker, Mike | Copyright information

Class A Mishap: A mishap resulting in one or more of the following: Total mishap cost of $1,000,000 or more; A fatality or permanent total disability; Destruction of an Air Force aircraft. (AFI 91-204, Safety Investigations and Reports, paragraph 3.2.2.1.)

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