missiles that occur:During ground operations (use, maintenance, handling, transportation,and storage). (AFI 91-204,1999)Categorizing The MishapThe most important step in the process is to determine whether or not the mishap is in fact a missile related mishap. You must ask the initial questions that will either lead you to a defined missile mishap or another type of mishap. Missile mishaps must involve a missile(s) and must occur during ground operations, use, handling, transportation, or storage. Post Launch and On/Off Range Due To Malfunction: Mishaps If the event took place after launch, and the missile does not complete its intended mission because of a missile system malfunction, the investigation will be considered a Aircraft Flight Mishap (missile involvement). However if the missile impacts on/off target in an unsuccessful attempt due to warhead (explosive) malfunction, this will be reported as an Explosive /Missile Mishap. All other off range impacts is Aircraft Flight/Aircraft Flight Related (Explosives/Missile Involvement). Ground Launched Missiles: MishapsMishaps relating to ground launched missiles are also considered missile mishaps. However, when investigating ground-launched missiles, you must report any accidents involving the missile support equipment as missile mishaps. Pre-Launch/In-flight: MishapsDamage due to or caused by, live or captive missiles or explosives are reportedas Aircraft Flight (Explosives/Missile Involvement).External Explosions: MishapsMishaps, which involve missiles that are damaged by explosives external tothe missiles are reported as explosives (missile involvement) mishaps. (AFI 91-204,1999)Rocket Related: MishapsUnplanned events during aging and surveillance test firing of rocket motorsare not considered mishaps, unless collateral damage occurs to items other than the rocket motor. (AFI 91-204,1999)Mishap ClassificationDuring a missile mishap report/investigation it is very important for th...
