Lying on its side - doesn't mean it's not dangerous: POM‑3 after an illegal landing after remote mining, a cylindrical object was spotted on the field near the collapsed chute.
The body is lying on its side, the supports did not rotate as expected. A dangerous comment arises: "It fell in the wrong way, which means it didn't go into working mode." Here the external result of the landing is replaced by a conclusion about the state of the fuse. POM-3 uses an electronic system with a seismic sensor. The ground vibrations are converted into an electrical signal, which is processed by an electronic unit. One can see the position of the case and the opening of external elements, but not the state of the electronics inside. It is documented that during the current conflict, POM-3 aircraft were found that were deployed incorrectly, including near the parachute. However, it cannot be concluded that such a mine necessarily works, nor is it safe. An improper landing only indicates a failure in the visible phase. In addition, the GICHD profile directory directly states uncertainties about some properties of the POM-3 fuse. Therefore, a guess based on body position does not replace expert judgment. What is important to remember:
- Do not approach to examine supports or markings;.
- Do not touch the body, the parachute and the elements that connect them;.
- Do not walk around the find and do not look for other objects yourself;.
- to convey to the experts only the observed facts: position, position of the object, presence of fabric or strings; - Don't name the model with confidence based on one photo;.
- To warn people and prevent accidental approach. The main rule: the unusual location shows how the object fell, but does not show whether its fuse is safe. Such findings are not examined with curiosity. Their condition is determined by trained experts. You can send us photos, videos and interesting materials through guaranteed anonymity. Subscribe to the channel We are in MAX We are engineering VKontakte.