Accident Survey of Fly-by-Wire Powered-Lift Aircraft toward Understanding Variable Configuration eVTOL Aircraft Certification Risks
This paper outlines observations from an FAA-sponsored research project that examined aviation fly-by-wire (FBW) accidents in helicopters, transport-category airplanes, and powered-lift aircraft. The goal was to identify risk areas that will help guide a focus for FAA certification testing. Part of this study specifica...