AR 40-21 — Medical Aspects Of Army Aircraft Accident Investigation
AR 40-21 governs medical investigations and aeromedical information for Army aircraft accidents, including reporting and accident-board support.
- Publication number: AR 40-21
- Title: MEDICAL ASPECTS OF ARMY AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION
- Date: 06/07/2019
- Proponent: TSG
- Status: ACTIVE
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It establishes responsibilities for commanders, military treatment facility commanders, and flight surgeons during Army aircraft accident investigations. It requires medical information, biochemical testing, physical examinations, reports, and handling of autopsy, toxicology, and photographic materials.
Topics covered
- Medical investigations of Army aircraft accidents
- Aeromedical accident information
- Biochemical testing
- Flight surgeon investigations
- Autopsy and toxicology reports
- Accident investigation board support
Questions and answers
What must a flight surgeon investigate to identify human factors in an aircraft accident?
Make a thorough investigation of the accident, including the medical, psychological, social, economic, and training history of the individuals involved, to discover which human factors may have contributed to the accident. (paragraph 4)
What injuries must the flight surgeon investigate after an Army aircraft accident?
Make a thorough investigation of the fatal and nonfatal injuries sustained to determine their causes and to recommend ways of preventing or minimizing recurrence. (paragraph 4)
What information does the aircraft accident checklist provide?
The checklist in appendix B implements NATO STANAG 3318 and lists minimum information required for a satisfactory medical investigation of Army aircraft accidents. (paragraph 4)
Are photographs forwarded with the aircraft accident report?
Photographs will be reviewed with the board flight surgeon upon request and will not be forwarded with the report. (paragraph 6)