In-Flight Medical Incapacitation and Impairment of U.S. Airline Pilots: 1993 to 1998

DeJohn CA, Wolbrink AM, Larcher JG

FAA Office of Aerospace Medicine - Civil Aerospace Medical Institute

关键词: Incapacitation;    Impairment;    Aircraft Accidents;    Diversions;   

RP-ID  :  DOT/FAA/AM-04/16

美国|英语

来源: Federal Aviation Administration

【 摘 要 】

Although it is not known when the first accident due to pilot in-flight medical incapacitation occurred, a recent survey showed that almost one-third of all pilots who responded had experienced an incapacitation requiring another crewmember to take over their duties, with safety of flight significantly threatened in 3% of cases. The importance of in-flight medical incapacitation and impairment can be better understood when it is realized that each in-flight medical incapacitation or impairment could potentially lead to an aircraft accident.