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Dolan Springs, Arizona

This is a detailed investigation report on a bus accident that occurred in Dolan Springs, Arizona on January 30, 2009. The report covers the sequence of events, safety issues, parties involved in the investigation, and recommendations for improving bus safety.

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Dolan Springs, Arizona

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  1. Dolan Springs, Arizona Bus Loss of Control and Rollover January 30, 2009

  2. Introduction • Sequence of events • Safety issues • Investigative/support staff • Parties to investigation • Introduction of presentations

  3. Accident Trip Begin Grand Canyon Accident

  4. Accident Description Right Shoulder Source:Utah Highway Patrol

  5. Accident Description Final Rest Area Overturn Area Path of Travel Source:Utah Highway Patrol

  6. Accident Description

  7. Injuries • 7 passengers killed • 9 passengers injured • Driver injured

  8. Safety Issues • Regulatory definitions and regulation classification of buses • Retention and protection of passengers during rollovers • Failure of bus driver to maintain control • Vehicle control technology • Event data recorders

  9. On-Scene Investigative Staff Jim LeBerte Motor Carrier Ron Kaminski Survival Factors Dennis Collins Human Performance Larry Yohe (ret) Vehicle Factors Dave Rayburn Highway Factors Chris Voeglie Event Data Recorders Pete Kotowski Investigator-In-Charge

  10. Report Development Staff Jennifer Morrison Vehicle Factors Kristin Poland Vehicle Performance Bruce Coury (ret) Statistical Analysis Shane Lack Computer Simulation Debbie Stocker Report Editor Julie Perrot Safety Recommendations Avis Clark Audio/Visual Rafael Marshall Project Manager

  11. Parties to Investigation • Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration • Arizona Department of Public Safety • DW Tour and Charter • Starcraft Bus • General Motors

  12. Presentations • Bus Definitions Rafael Marshall • Vehicle Crashworthiness Ron Kaminski Occupant Protection • Human Performance/ Dennis Collins Lane Departure Warning Systems • Stability Control Systems Shane Lack • Electronic Data Recorders Chris Voeglie

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