Videos and DVDs

Evacuation

AV1
Manchester Air Disaster

At 06.12 hours, flight KT28, carrying 131 holiday makers and 6 crew, began its take off roll from Manchester Airport to the Greek island of Corfu.

Seconds later the aircraft was engulfed in fire and 55 people lost their lives in the horrific flames and dense toxic smoke which entered the cabin. A foreign object had pierced an underwing fuel access panel and fuel was then ignited by hot gasses from the engine.

The aircraft continued to taxi off the main runway as flames developed around the wing, and the direction of the wind then blew the flames against the rear fuselage with immense intensity.

Passengers began to panic when they saw flames and smoke appear in the rear of the cabin and through air conditioning grills. However, as only three exits were useable, it was impossible for everyone to escape.

The video can be used to particularly highlight the following:

  • Conditions within a smoke filled cabin
  • The need for rapid evacuations
  • How passengers are likely to react
  • Use of emergency exits

AV12
Competitive Evacuation

Conditions in a real emergency are very different from those experienced in training situations, so this video aims to recreate conditions in a cabin undergoing competitive evacuation. It also shows how this affects the evacuees’ reaction to authority.

Based on research at Cranfield University on behalf of the CAA and the FAA, research team members act as cabin crew, and the ‘pax’ are volunteers. To ensure a competitive element, the first twenty ‘pax’ to exit the aircraft are given a financial reward.

ASA
Slide Raft Exercise

Based on a major exercise in the harbour at Cairns, Australia, this programme highlights the problems associated with a slide raft evacuation on water.

Two exercises were held, one in daylight and the other in darkness and rain. "Passengers" are evacuated from the aircraft (a ship) in Cairns Harbour into a slide raft. Emergency services then recover the passengers using boats, amphibious vehicles and helicopters.

The programme clearly demonstrates:

  • The difficulties associated with an evacuation on water
  • Operation of a slide raft
  • Interaction of emergency services

This video will be an invaluable tool to both airlines and emergency services.

SK1
Disaster Management

Based on an exercise at a Copenhagen Airport, this video explains what support aircrew can expect from the emergency services - fire/rescue, paramedics and local police and shows how crew should react to particular situations, for example the use of foam in firefighting.

If injury and loss of life in an emergency are to be kept to a minimum, efficient management is essential, This requires a well designed pyramid of leadership and a clear understanding of tactics.

In addition to the disciplines required of the emergency services, aircrew also need to be able to co-operate and to co-ordinate themselves, including coping with the seeming chaos of a major accident.

This programme will be of value to aircrew and emergency services worldwide.