Which of the following is false regarding Aircraft injuries: (A) Fracture cervical spine is most commonly seen spinal injury, (B) Most of the aircraft accidents occur on landing (35 %) or take off (35 %), (C) If a door or window breaks during flight, cabin pressure falls and death occurs due to anoxia, (D) Brain lactic acid levels exceeding 200 mg% indicates hypoxia
Answer is A. Fracture Thoracic spine is most commonly seen spinal injury . It is usually due to hyperflexion injuries due to rapid deceleration when the aircraft strikes the ground. Most of the aircraft accidents occur on landing (35 %) or take off (35 %)