F/FB-111 Ejection Experience (1967-1980). Part 1. Evaluation and Recommendations

Abstract

A review of the accident investigation reports of all non-fatal F/FB- 111 ejections which occurred from 19 October 1967 to 26 March 1980 was conducted. The available spinal radiographs of the ejectees were also reviewed. The overall vertebral fracture rate among survived ejectees in a properly functioning module was found to be 29.5% (23 of 78). There was no correlation of these fractures with negative inertia reel strap angles. Five radiologic and orthopedic consultants did not agree on the specific mechanism of vertebral fracture in the involved crewmembers. A significant reduction in the vertebral fracture rate appears achievable only by decreasing the acceleration stresses imposed on the crewmembers during landing impact.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA110199

Entities

People

  • Bernard F. Hearon
  • Henning E. Von Gierke
  • James W. Brinkley
  • Ralph J. Luciani

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accident Investigations
  • Accidents
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Biomedical Research
  • Databases
  • Impact Acceleration
  • Landing Impact
  • Life Support Systems
  • Medical Personnel
  • Orthopedics
  • Pain
  • Sequences
  • Shoulder
  • Spinal Injuries
  • Spine
  • X Rays

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  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.