Experience of physicians, especially those in the armed forces, has demonstrated the important contribution the medical profession can make to aviation safety. Many complex factors are involved in the investigation of an air disaster and careful planning is important for the physician in overcoming obstacles that may be encountered. Collection and correlation of medical data with other factors relating to an accident are of paramount importance. The disciplines of pathology and toxicology play key roles in accident investigation. Only by gathering detailed data from each accident can the responsible safety agencies document their requirements for the materiel and the operational changes needed to make flying safer.
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