Main Title |
Aerial Application Accidents 1963 to 1966: An Analysis of the Principal Factors. |
Author |
Reich, George A. ;
Berner., William H. ;
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CORP Author |
National Communicable Disease Center, Atlanta, Ga. |
Year Published |
1968 |
Stock Number |
PB-277 008 |
Additional Subjects |
Aircraft ;
Utility aircraft ;
Aviation accidents ;
Accidents ;
Seasonal variations ;
Distribution ;
Mortality ;
Death ;
Fires ;
Pilots(Personnel) ;
Pesticides ;
Reprints ;
Applicators(Personnel) ;
Toxic substances
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB-277 008 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
10p |
Abstract |
The use of aircraft in agricultural operations is increasing. The accident rate for aerial applicators is second only to pleasure flying. An analysis of 1,328 aerial application accidents revealed the large majority of these occurred during the summer. Most of these crashes occur in southern and western states. Texas, California, and the Mississippi Delta account for 46% of all fatal crashes. Five plane manufacturers account for 83% of all crashes. Fire after impact is associated with fatal crashes. Safety-oriented engineering might well reduce the number of fatalities. Pilot factors are very important in the causation of these crashes. Lack of pilot experience at flying appears to be associated with fatal crashes. There is some evidence that the pilot's exposure to toxic chemicals may play a contributory or causal role in crashes of aerial applicators. |
Supplementary Notes |
Pub. in Archives of Environmental Health, v17 p775-784, Nov 68. |
Availability Notes |
Included in the report, Journal Articles on Pesticide Safety in Society. Group 1, PB-277 000. |
Title Annotations |
Reprint: Aerial Application Accidents 1963 to 1966: An Analysis of the Principal Factors, |
PUB Date Free Form |
18 Jul 68 |
Category Codes |
1C; 51C |
NTIS Prices |
(Order as PB-277 000, MF A01) |
Primary Description |
500/01 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
323733000 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |