Highway Safety

Highway Safety
Author: U S Government Accountability Office (G
Publisher: BiblioGov
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2013-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9781289036836

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent agency that works for Congress. The GAO watches over Congress, and investigates how the federal government spends taxpayers dollars. The Comptroller General of the United States is the leader of the GAO, and is appointed to a 15-year term by the U.S. President. The GAO wants to support Congress, while at the same time doing right by the citizens of the United States. They audit, investigate, perform analyses, issue legal decisions and report anything that the government is doing. This is one of their reports.

Surface Transportation

Surface Transportation
Author: United States. Government Accountability Office
Publisher:
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2008
Genre: Federal aid to transportation
ISBN:

Human Factors

Human Factors
Author: United States. General Accounting Office
Publisher:
Total Pages: 28
Release: 1997
Genre: Aeronautics
ISBN:

Aviation Safety

Aviation Safety
Author: Gerald L. Dillingham
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2010-11
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 143793725X

Ice formation on aircraft can disrupt the smooth flow of air over the wings and prevent the aircraft from taking off or decrease the pilot's ability to maintain control of the aircraft. Takeoff and landing operations can also be risky in winter weather. Despite persistent efforts by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and others to mitigate icing risks, icing remains a serious concern. This report reviewed: (1) the extent to which commercial airplanes have experienced accidents and incidents related to icing; (2) FAA's inspection and enforcement activities related to icing; (3) the efforts of FAA and others to improve safety in winter weather; and (4) the challenges that continue to affect aviation safety in winter weather. Includes recommendations. Tables.