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Carbon Monoxide In-Flight Incapacitation: An Occasional Toxic Problem in Aviation

Authors: Delbert J. Lacefield; Patricia A. Roberts; Paula M. Grape; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON DC OFFICE OF AVIATION MEDICINE
Abstract:
Results from the toxicological study of samples from 4,072 pilots killed in general aviation accidents have revealed that carbon monoxide has been the cause of incapacitation in 21 (0.5 percent) of the cases. Two cases are presented that are typical of accidents caused by incapacitation from carbon monoxide, in that no cause was determined until after toxicological examination of the victims was made. Since no suitable system is available to warn pilots of elevated carbon monoxide levels in the cabin, education of pilots should be undertaken to make them aware of the hazards of exposure to and symptoms produced by this highly toxic gas.

Pages: 9
Report Date: OCT 1982
Report Number: A532721

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Keywords relating to this report:
*CARBON MONOXIDE
*INCAPACITATION
*PILOTS
*TOXICITY
AVIATION MEDICINE
AVIATION SAFETY
HAZARDS
INFLIGHT
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