NTSB Study Reveals One in Ten Pilots in Fatal Crashes Used Impairing Drugs
A new study from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has found a concerning link between drug use and fatal general aviation accidents. The investigation, which analyzed over 3,000 pilots killed in crashes between 2013 and 2022, found that 11% tested positive for at least one potentially impairing drug. The most commonly detected substances were sedating antihistamines, followed by marijuana, antidepressants, and opioids. The NTSB emphasized that these findings apply to general aviation, not commercial airline pilots. In response, the safety board is urging the FAA to develop better tools to help pilots and their doctors assess medication risks.
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