Lilienthal's Fatal Glider Crash in 1896: Evidence Regarding the Cause of Death

2008; Aerospace Medical Association; Volume: 79; Issue: 10 Linguagem: Inglês

10.3357/asem.2283.2008

ISSN

1943-4448

Autores

Viktor Harsch, Benny Bardrum, Petra Illig,

Tópico(s)

Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes

Resumo

Otto Lilienthal's pioneering work on gliders helped form the basis for development of powered aircraft. His death following a glider crash in 1896 was officially ascribed to fracture of the cervical spine. However, the clinical details assembled here make it more likely that he died from head trauma with resulting complications, possibly including intracranial hematoma.

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