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The Medical Investigation of Fatal Aircraft Accidents

P.J. Stevens

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The occurrence of an aircraft accident wholly devoid of medical interest is a rarity. It is important that a full pathological investigation should be made of every accident at the scene and in the mortuary so that lessons may be learnt from which safety measures can be devised.

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The occurrence of an aircraft accident wholly devoid of medical interest is a rarity. It is important that a full pathological investigation should be made of every accident at the scene and in the mortuary so that lessons may be learnt from which safety measures can be devised.

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The occurrence of an aircraft accident wholly devoid of medical interest is a rarity. It is important that a full pathological investigation should be made of every accident at the scene and in the mortuary so that lessons may be learnt from which safety measures can be devised.

Key concepts: Forensic engineering, Accident (philosophy), Medical emergency, Accident investigation, Aeronautics, Poison control, Engineering, Occupational safety and health

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