Improving the crashworthiness of general aviation aircraft by crash injury investigations.

Kirkham, William R.; Civil Aeromedical Institute

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Improving the crashworthiness of general aviation aircraft by crash injury investigations.

1981-05-01
By Kirkham, William R.

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Creators:

Kirkham, William R.
Corporate Creators:

Civil Aeromedical Institute
Corporate Contributors:

United States. Office of Aviation Medicine
Subject/TRT Terms:

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Aircraft Accidents--Investigation Airplanes--Crashworthiness Airplanes--Occupant Restraint Systems Airplanes--Seats--Design Air Transportation Crashes Crash Injuries--Research Crash Injury Research Crash Investigation Crash Severity Crashworthiness Injury Severity Restraint Systems Seats
Publication/ Report Number:

FAA-AM-81-10 ; DOT/FAA/AM-81/10

FAA-AM-81-10 ; DOT/FAA/AM-81/10 Less -
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Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Corporate Publisher:

Civil Aerospace Medical Institute
Abstract:

An accident investigative research program has correlated injuries to aircraft occupants with the accident severity and structural changes in the crash. Findings brought to the attention of aircraft manufacturers have led to specific aircraft being made more crashworthy. Following the finding of a failure in a shoulder harness attachment the manufacturer strengthened the attachment brace. The way a shoulder harness was joined to a lapbelt was modified as a follow up to failure of the attachment in an accident. Noted fractures of lapbelt and shoulder harness cable tie downs led to the use of stronger cables and modification of the installation. Other accident findings resulted in a shoulder strap guide being placed on an inertia reel and a side- mounted seat being modified.
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FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute US Transportation Collection
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