Hugh DeHaven

Hugh DeHaven (3 March 1895 – 13 February 1980) was an American pilot, engineer and passive safety pioneer.[1] DeHaven survived a plane crash while training as a Royal Canadian Flying Corps pilot during the First World War,[2] and became interested in improving human survivability in vehicle crashes. He has been called "Father of Crash Survivability".[3]

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  3. ^ Comparative Study into Occupant Support Concept with Respect to Crash Response - Page 22