Originally Posted by
mickjoebill
I note middle airbags are now in use in between front seats of cars, presumably their introduction is based on data that head impacts made between passengers can and should be mitigated.
Maybe a cheap helmet can perform a similar role in GA?
Sure helmets are good especially for pilots, it makes sure you do not incapacitate yourself by banging your head.
Reading a few extract of similar accident reports, the massive vertical energy of the crash results principally in broken back injuries and nervous system damage as a consequence.
As a passenger, I would take an energy absorbing seat and a 4 point harness with the center buckle set tight just below the chest, rather than a helmet.
I often wondered how to improve ones chance of survival, in preparation for such event, my conclusion was set your back as firmly as possible against the back of the seat, Vertebral compression is a better outcome.