CRASH AT OMIHI
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A crash helmet undoubtedly saved the life of an aerial topdressing pilot, who crashed recently at Omihi, North Canterbury, according to the chief inspector of accidents, Wing-Commander O. J. O’Brien. The aircraft concerned, he said, was similar to types generally used by aero clubs. Experience had shown that wearing a crash helmet in lighter types of aircraft had saved the lives of many pitots. “Is is also established that the carelesness of some pilots in not wearing helmets has caused serious injury or death,” he said. Wing-Commander O’Brien showed a photograph of an aircraft instrument panel, indented several inches by a surviving pilot’s crash helmet. I The crash, he said, would [have been fatal had the pilot not worn a helmet.
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Press, Volume CV, Issue 30952, 7 January 1966, Page 5
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129CRASH AT OMIHI Press, Volume CV, Issue 30952, 7 January 1966, Page 5
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