AVIATION Reports - 1998 - A98H0003

1.0  Factual Information

The investigation of the Swissair Flight 111 (SR 111) occurrence was complex and involved detailed examination of many operational and technical issues. The information in Part 1 of the report is organized into the subject areas specified by the International Civil Aviation Organization investigation report format. While the investigation uncovered many facts with respect to the flight, the aircraft, maintenance, personnel, and so on, only factual information that is pertinent to understanding the SR 111 occurrence is provided in this part along with some preliminary evaluation (first-stage analysis) that serves as a basis for the Analysis, Conclusions, and Safety Action parts of the report.

1. 1.1 - History of the Flight
2. 1.2 - Injuries to Persons
3. 1.3 - Damage to Aircraft
4. 1.4 - Other Damage
5. 1.5 - Personnel Information
6. 1.6 - Aircraft Information
7. 1.7 - Meteorological Information
8. 1.8 - Aids to Navigation
9. 1.9 - Communications
10. 1.10 - Aerodrome Information
11. 1.11 - Flight Recorders
12. 1.12 - Wreckage and Impact Information
13. 1.13 - Medical Information
14. 1.14 - Fire
15. 1.15 - Survival Aspects
16. 1.16 - Tests and Research
17. 1.17 - Organizational and Management Information
18. 1.18 - Other Relevant Information
19. 1.19 - Useful or Effective Investigation Techniques

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