McConnell T S, Zumwalt R E, Wahe J, Haikal N A, McFeeley P J
Department of Pathology, University of New Mexico Medical Center.
J Forensic Sci. 1992 Sep;37(5):1393-400.
Powerline contact by hot-air balloons is one of the most frequent concurrences in balloon accidents resulting in injury or death. Injuries and deaths are usually a result of blunt trauma from falls. In this report, we describe the aircraft, the circumstances of the accidents and the autopsy data in two powerline contact accidents involving three deaths, one from electrocution and two, from blunt trauma sustained in falls. Appropriate pilot behavior is briefly discussed.
热气球与输电线接触是导致人员伤亡的热气球事故中最常见的并发情况之一。受伤和死亡通常是坠落造成钝器伤的结果。在本报告中，我们描述了涉及三起死亡事故的两架飞机、事故情况及尸检数据，其中一起是触电死亡，另外两起是坠落后受到钝器伤致死。我们还简要讨论了飞行员的正确行为。
