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Hugh DeHaven
American engineer · United States · On the map · Scientists · Lived 1895 to 1980 · aged 84
Hugh DeHaven was an American pilot, engineer and passive safety pioneer. DeHaven survived a plane crash while training as a Royal Canadian Flying Corps pilot during the First World War, and became interested in improving human survivability in vehicle crashes. He has been called the "Father of Crash Survivability".
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About this person
Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1895 to 1980 · aged 84