AEROMEDICAL REPORTS 1965: RCAF EJECTION EXPERIENCE 1952-1961
Abstract
The data resulting from use of ejection seats in RCAF aircraft during the decade 1952-1961 have been analysed and it was felt that some of the findings would be of general interest. These include circumstances of the event, equipment, and injuries concluding with an emphasis on spinal fractures. Our ejection experience began in April 1952 when a pilot escaped uninjured from an F86. His experience and that of the next few aircrew who ejected was obtained by personal interview. Since then each aircrew has completed a questionnaire drawn up by the RCAF Institute of Aviation Medicine. The first form was rather sketchy and follow-up was only made when defective equipment or a near miss was reported. To-day a twelve page report form is used and the pilot or navigator fills it out with the assistance of the Flight Surgeon, the flight safety officer and other specialist officers. The Institute then reviews the case for appropriate action or follow-up after which the most frequently used data is coded onto IBM punch cards.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0465171
Entities
People
- J. R. Smiley