| Icarus's syndrome: new hazards in flight. | |
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PMID: 856388 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The British Hang Gliding Association accident report for 1975 reported two deaths. The remaining cases were predominantly limb fractures. The major causes of the injuries were inexperience, high wind speed, turbulence, and stalling. It is contended that the sport is no more risky than is rock climbing, motor-bike racing, skiing, or potholing, yet against these undoubtedly dangerous sports no threat of prohibition exists. The current accident rate in hang gliding could be reduced dramatically by the provision of proper courses of instruction. |
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Authors:
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G M Yuill |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: British medical journal Volume: 1 ISSN: 0007-1447 ISO Abbreviation: Br Med J Publication Date: 1977 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1977-06-22 Completed Date: 1977-06-22 Revised Date: 2008-11-20 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0372673 Medline TA: Br Med J Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 823-5 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Accidents, Aviation
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prevention & control* Arm Injuries / etiology Athletic Injuries* Fractures, Bone / etiology Great Britain Leg Injuries / etiology Sports* |
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