Reports > Aviation > Abstract of "Physical and Psychological Impairments of Pilots..." Title: Physical and Psychological Impairments of Pilots in U.S. Aviation Crashes Authors: Mortimer, R.G., and Gu, K.Q. Reference: Proc. of the IEA 2000/HFES 2000 Congress, July, 2000, pp. 364-367. Report No.: R0220302 Cost: US$16.40 File Size: 877 KB Abstract The National Transportation Safety Board's airplane accident data for 1983-1995 were used to analyze accidents that involved physical or psychological health factors of pilots-anxiety, physical impairment, alcohol or drugs, pressure and fatigue. About 3.8% of the accidents involved one or more of the "health" factors. Among pilots younger than 45, alcohol/drugs and pressure were most common. The accidents of those aged 45-60 involved alcohol/drugs with about the same frequency as those of younger pilots but they also had an increased risk of physical impairment. Pilots over the age of 60 were less involved in crashes with alcohol/drugs, pressure and anxiety than younger pilots but more in those concerning physical impairment. Fatigue was mostly a factor in accidents of professional pilots. To purchase a copy of this article, click the Buy Now link below. An electronic (PDF) copy will be sent within 24 hours of order receipt. To avoid delivery delays, refer to the file size indicated above and check your e-mail system message and storage capacity before ordering. (Note: Cost of this article includes a copyright fee paid to the original copyright owner). Changes last made August, 2007 Copyright © 2002, 2007 Beta Research, Inc.. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form without express written permission is strictly prohibited