Office of Aerospace Medicine Technical Reports

FAA Office of Aerospace Medicine
Civil Aerospace Medical Institute


Report No: DOT/FAA/AM-79/6

Title and Subtitle: Injuries in air transport emergency evacuations

Report Date: February 1979

Authors: Pollard DW

Abstract: Twelve air transport evacuations are reviewed. Injuries are discussed with emphasis on configurational and procedural contributing factors. Recommendations and information about possible methods of reducing injuries are provided.

Key Words: Evacuation injuries, Accident investigation

No. of Pages: 30

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