Carbon Monoxide In-Flight Incapacitation: An Occasional Toxic Problem in Aviation,

Abstract

Results from the toxicological study of samples from 4,072 pilots killed in general aviation accidents have revealed that carbon monoxide has been the cause of incapacitation in 21 (0.5 percent) of the cases. Two cases are presented that are typical of accidents caused by incapacitation from carbon monoxide, in that no cause was determined until after toxicological examination of the victims was made. Since no suitable system is available to warn pilots of elevated carbon monoxide levels in the cabin, education of pilots should be undertaken to make them aware of the hazards of exposure to and symptoms produced by this highly toxic gas.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA127235

Entities

People

  • Delbert J. Lacefield
  • Patricia A. Roberts
  • Paula M. Grape

Organizations

  • Federal Aviation Administration

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Combustion
  • Consciousness Disorders
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Engines
  • Exhaust Gases
  • Exhaust Systems
  • Gases
  • General Aviation Aircraft
  • Health Services
  • Internal Combustion Engines
  • Poisoning

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology