Children and Infants in Aviation Accidents

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Hilary Kalagher, Alexander de Voogt

    Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance
    |April 20, 2021
    PubMed

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    Child behavior and seat restraint use are critical factors in aircraft safety. Enforcing Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) regulations for child restraints and ensuring supervision can prevent accidents caused by children on aircraft.

    Area of Science:

    • Aviation Safety
    • Pediatric Passenger Safety

    Background:

    • Examines child and infant injuries related to aircraft seat restraints.
    • Analyzes accidents where children's behavior was a contributing factor.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • Investigate the link between child restraint use and injuries.
    • Identify behaviors of children that lead to aviation accidents.

    Main Methods:

    • Reviewed 58 NTSB accident reports (1980-2015) involving children.
    • Focused on cases where child behavior contributed to the incident.

    Main Results:

    • FAA regulation violations were inconsistently reported, especially during takeoff.
    • Child behaviors like distraction, not wearing restraints, and movement into hazardous areas caused accidents.
    • Age and number of children onboard also noted as factors.

    Conclusions:

    • Pilots and crew must enforce FAA child restraint regulations, particularly in General Aviation.
    • Adult and crew supervision is essential for children on the ground and in-flight to prevent distractions and ensure safe aircraft operation.

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