Cargo Operator, Anti-Drug & Alcohol Program Manager, Aircraft Operator, Corporate Flight Department, Anti-Drug & Alcohol Program Management, Blog, CrewID | November 6, 2014
Pilots Found To Be Using More Drugs
Last month, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a study that found drug use among pilots had increased substantially since 1990. Using data collected from 6,700 pilots killed in plane crashes between 1990 and 2012, the NTSB found pilots’ use of over-the-counter, prescription, and illegal drugs all increased. While the rate crashes due to pilot impairment as a result of drug use remained steady at about 3%, the increased use of all drugs has prompted warnings about the implications and need for further study.
Cargo Operator, Aircraft Operator, Corporate Flight Department, Blog, CrewID | January 16, 2014
FAA Battles Pilot Fatigue with New Law
Updated November 9, 2021 - Understandably, pilot fatigue is a hot topic in the aviation industry. Given that 9 out of 10 pilots have admitted to falling asleep while in the cockpit, it’s an issue that affects the safety of passengers frequently, and one we should all be aware of.