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A study showed that pilots assumed fellow pilots who were unsociable most likely have a mental health illness. [11] This identifies that even factors that are not signs of mental health can stigmatize others and the negative consequences of being identified as having mental health issues, even when this is not the case. [11]
The FAA says it will “revoke a pilot’s medical certificate if it becomes aware of significant mental health issues.” Pilots found lying to the FAA face a potential of five years in prison ...
The United States must do more to prioritize the mental health of pilots, air traffic controllers and other aviation professionals, a top safety official said on Wednesday, after an off-duty ...
In November 2023, shortly after Emerson's alleged breakdown, the FAA announced it would create a Pilot Mental Health Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) to address barriers preventing pilots from ...
Lastly, psychological factors include personal issues, including experiences, mental health, relationships and any other emotional issues a pilot may face. [16] All these stressors interfere with cognitive activity and limit a pilot's ability to achieve peak performance.
Additionally, the study found that deaths resulting from pilot murder-suicides increased over the period from 1991 to 2020, while fatalities due to accidental causes significantly decreased. However, most cases of suicide by pilot involve general aviation in small aircraft, where typically the pilot is the sole occupant of the aircraft. In ...
FAA regulations and reliance on "self-reporting" create a culture in which pilots bottle up their problems instead of reporting them and seeking help, advocates say.
On approach to Guam in 1997, Korean Air Flight 801 crashed, mainly due to pilot fatigue and poor communication between the flight crew. The captain made the decision to land despite the junior officer's disagreements, eventually bringing the plane down short of the runway, highlighting how a pilot can contribute to a disaster. [7]