Projected Effectiveness of Airbag Supplemental Restraint Systems in U.S. Army Helicopter Cockpits

Abstract

Despite significant advances in accident prevention, crashworthiness, and individual protective equipment, head and torso injuries continue to cause death and disabling injuries in survivable Army helicopter accidents. Most of these injuries are caused by the occupant striking internal structures. The purpose of this study was to review Army helicopter accident records to determine the number of fatal and disabling injuries in pilots and copilots that could be prevented with the introduction of an airbag supplemental restraint system into U.S. Army helicopter cockpits.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA273250

Entities

People

  • Dennis F. Shanahan
  • James E. Bruckart
  • Samuel G. Shannon

Organizations

  • United States Army Aeromedical Research Lab

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Army Aircraft
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Biomedical Research
  • Health Services
  • Helicopters
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Research
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Protective Equipment
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Explosive Engineering.