EJECTION SYSTEMS AND THE HUMAN FACTOR: A GUIDE FOR FLIGHT SURGEONS

This report outlines the Canadian Forces (F) experience with ejection escape systems and the human factors involvement in their use during the period 1952 through 1987. It is intended as an introductory guide to Flight Surgeons and other aeromedical personnel of the Canadian Forces investigating accidents or incidents involving ejection systems, or for personnel responsible for training aircrew in the use of ejection systems. The report analyzes human factors involvement in ejection decision formulation and the medical/physiological considerations of the ejection, descent, landing and survival phases of the escape sequence. Case histories are used to illustrate the hazards involved in ejection escape, and emphasis is placed on ejection statistics for the period 1972 through 1987.

• Corporate Authors:

  Defence and Civil Institute of Environmental Medicine, Downsview

  Ontario,   Canada 
• Authors:
  • Sturgeon, W R
• Publication Date: 1988-5

Media Info

• Pagination: 89 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air pilots; Aircraft; Airline pilots; Case studies; Ejection; Injuries
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00482659
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: DCIEM-88-TR-16
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 30 1989 12:00AM