| Title | Human factors in general aviation accidents. |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 38969 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Dille, J. Robert; Morris, Edward W. |
| Corporate Creator | United States. Office of Aviation Medicine |
| Publisher | Civil Aerospace Medical Institute |
| Publication Date | 19660700 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | During the twelve months ending October 31, 1965, there were 122 fatal general aviation accidents in the Western Region in which the Regional Flight Surgeon's office was notified and the wreckage was located within one week. Autopsies were obtained in 86 pilots and blood alcohol determinations were obtained on 83 of these. No accidents were found to be definitely due to medical conditions but a psychiatric problem is the probable cause of one. In addition, 25 wore corrective lenses and 20 had other recorded physical defects. Drugs were found on three but were not found to be a causal factor; possibly significant barbiturate levels were found in two accidents. Blood ethyl alcohol levels > 30 mg % were found in 17 (20.5%); five had levels greater than 250 mg %. The relationships of experience, occupation, local reputation and time of day to alcohol involvement are discussed. Carbon monoxide, agricultural chemicals, and fatigue are among other causes found for fatal accidents. The role of medical conditions, alcohol and posticides are discussed for the few non-fatal accidents that were medically investigated. The development of human factors accident investigation is briefly discussed. Increased aviation safety is possible with improved community and medical actions and increased medical participation in Unclassified Report. |
| Rosap ID | dot:20796 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/20796 |
| TRT Terms | Air transportation crashes; Crash investigation; Crash injury research; Fatalities; Human factors; Mental condition; Alcohol use; Drug use; Carbon monoxide; Agricultural chemicals; Case studies |
| General Subjects | Aircraft accidents--Human factors; Crash injuries--Research; Accident investigation; Mental health; Drinking of alcoholic beverages; Drug abuse; Carbon monoxide; Agricultural chemicals |
| Classification | NTL - AVIATION - AVIATION; NTL - AVIATION - Aviation Human Factors; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Accidents; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Human Factors; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Aviation Safety/Airworthiness |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Report Number | AM 66-27; DOT/FAA/AM-66/27 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/38000/38900/38969/AM66-27.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |