Federal Aviation Act of 1958: The Case of Grand Canyon Collision

Case Analysis: Grand Canyon Collision
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Case Analysis: Grand Canyon Collision
* Summary
Grand Canyon Collision was regarded as the most significant air tragedy of the period. It happened on June 30, 1956, between Flight 718 and TWA Flight 2 in the Grand Canyon. Notably, the accident involved two major commercial air flights, leading to massive loss of life. The experience led to improvements in air traffic control, particularly with the formation of the Federal Aviation Administration. It also influences the use of collision avoidance radar on commercial planes (Doney, n.d.). The happenings in the Grand Canyon Collision influenced the formation of the Federal Aviation Act 1958.
* Problem
During the 1950s, there was a boom in aircraft manufacturing, and the airspace was crowded. Therefore, it was vital to install laws to regulate the sector. The Grand Canyon Collision was a significant influence in the formation of the Federal Aviation Act 1958. Since the accident occurred in uncontrolled airspace, the public was concerned about their safety and how to regulate the sector. As a result, Congress started bypassing the Airways Modernization Act in 1957. However, the collision showed that there were many gaps in the regulation of the industry. This led to the introduction of the Federal Aviation Act by Representative Oren Harris and Senator Mike Monroney. The goal was to ensure that there were proper laws for air traffic control and ensure accidents were minimized.
* Significance of The Problem
The aircraft technology that emerged during the period caused many challenges in aircraft control. Therefore, the challenge was significant because it mandated the establishment of a regulation policy. Moreover, there was a strained government capacity to deal with the air traffic control issues. The existing policies and laws were insufficient to meet the ...