Protecting the AG pilot.

PDFTech ReportAM 66-30DOT/FAA/AM-66/30Aerial applicationAgricultural chemicalsPesticidesAircraft accidentsPoisoningAccident causesTurning (Aircraft pilotage)Aircraft collisionsJudgment (Human characteristics)KnowledgeHuman factorsAgricultural aviationMechanical failureAirframesWeather conditionsPhysiological aspectsShock (Pathology)United StatesCivil Aerospace Medical InstituteMohler, Stanley R.Harper, Charles R.United States. Office of Aviation MedicineNTL-AVIATION-Aviation Energy and EnvironmentNTL-AVIATION-Aviation Human FactorsNTL-AVIATION-Aviation Safety/AirworthinessNTL-SAFETY AND SECURITY-AccidentsNTL-SAFETY AND SECURITY-Aviation Safety/AirworthinessNTL-SAFETY AND SECURITY-Human FactorsUS Transportation CollectionSummarized data resulting from a detailed review of fatal and non-fatal aerial applicator accidents are presented with an analysis of the factors underlying the accidents. The role of toxic substance is evaluated. Preventive and newer therapeutic approaches are given