Probably opening a can of worms but anyway here goes.
I read in the most recent AOPA report it mentions the FAA study of 647
accidents of which 133 were fatal in Alaska between 2004 and 2009.
The FAA mentions 20 of the 133 could have been prevented by shoulder
harnesses - not particular surprise there.
38 of the 133 could have been prevent by inflatable restraints...this was a
new one for me. Anyone else know anything about this?
33 of the 133 could have been prevents by the wearing of helmets - slightly
surprised but at the same time it seems logical.
12 of the 133 could have been saved by ELT - again not particularly
surprising in Alaska.
I thought the inflatable restraints and the helmets point were quite
interesting. Does anyone wear a helmet and if so what type? Does anyone
know anything about inflatable restraints?
Will
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