The objective of the project is to analyse GPWS warnings in
Australia with a view to addressing ICAO steps (e) Investigation of
GPWS warnings and (f) Reduction of unwanted warnings, of the
circular AN11/1.1.1993/61.
CFIT accidents are the most severe aircraft accidents. These
kinds of accidents occur when an otherwise airworthy airplane is
inadvertently flown into the ground or water. The number of
fatalities per accident is extremely high as compared to any other
type of accident. They also generally result in complete
destruction of the airplane. If CFIT accidents were to be
completely prevented, approximately half of the worldwide
fatalities in aircraft accidents would also be prevented. CFIT
accidents have a high leverage for safety improvement.