Analysis of Naval Aviation Head and Neck Injuries (1969-1978)

Abstract

U.S. Naval aviation accidents during the period January 1969 to March 1978 were reviewed to study the nature and severity of injuries to the head and neck. Results, by aircraft models and types, were tabulated and analyzed to determine the number and types of injuries to the skull, face, eyes, neck, and cervical vertebra; this information was then used to determine the primary impact force direction. The role of the helmet in injury causation or prevention was also considered in the final directional determination.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA057657

Entities

People

  • L. H. Tyndall
  • R. W. Carr

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accident Investigations
  • Accidents
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircraft Models
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Attack Aircraft
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Cargo Aircraft
  • Craniocerebral Trauma
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Medical Personnel
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Short Takeoff Aircraft
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.