Aeromedical Aspects of Aircraft-Assisted Pilot Suicides in the United States, 1993-2002

[摘要] All aviation accidents are tragic, but few are more avoidable than aircraft-assisted suicide. Aircraft-assisted suicide may precipitate as a result of clinical depression, marital or financial difficulties, or numerous other problems. While aircraft-assisted suicide attempts almost always result in pilot fatalities, they also have the serious and unfortunate potential to cause collateral damage to property and life.

[发布机构] FAA Office of Aerospace Medicine - Civil Aerospace Medical Institute

[关键词] Aviation-Assisted Suicide;Toxicology;Aircraft Accident Investigation;Medical Certification;Safety