A frequent cause of death in naval aviators is hypothesized as drowning, associated with 'acceleration concussion' perhaps due to neck stretch. Present autopsy procedures on aviation accident fatalities could be improved in order to investigate this hypothesis. Aircraft accident fatality data for the U.S. Navy are presented as a measure of the population at risk and recent data from the literature which might explain the causative mechanism of acceleration concussion is presented. Recommendations for improved standard autopsy protocols for aircraft accident fatalities are presented. (Author)
Neuropathology and Cause of Death in U.S. Naval Aircraft Accidents
1976
7 pages
Report
No indication
English
Pathology , Crash injuries , Autopsy , Concussion , Impact acceleration , Neck(Anatomy) , Pilots , Head(Anatomy) , Brain , Spinal cord , Aviation injuries , Deceleration , Helmets , Center of gravity , Restraint , Aviation safety , Survival(Personnel) , Naval aviation , Aviation accidents , Statistical data , Recommendations
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