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A
recent study1 showed that pilots involved in fatal aircraft accidents rarely
reported their use of psychotropic or neurological medications at the time of
their last FAA medical. Many
pilots are reluctant to reveal previously unreported medical issues since FAR
67.403 details adverse
actions related to falsification on the airman medical application form 8500-8.
Failing to report adverse medical conditions
/ Falsification can result in fines up to $250,000, imprisonment up to 5 years and
revocation of medical and all pilot certificates.
 California
Indictments In many
cases, pilots are required to respond to FAA letters requesting information
about a condition which was reported to the FAA by a spouse or other disgruntled
acquaintance.
THE GOOD NEWS -- Pilot
Medical Solutions has assisted many pilots with this delicate process.
Revealing previously unreported medical conditions to the FAA does NOT automatically initiate adverse FAA action.
Medical certification approval is determined on the basis of the pilots’ current
and complete medical status. Pilot Medical Solutions provides confidential
assistance.
Information / falsification reported
to the FAA's anonymous Safety Hotline2
or discovered following an aircraft mishap are NOT protected from adverse
actions, however, requesting amnesty through Pilot Medical Solutions is fast and
increases the likelihood for favorable consideration.
CONTACT
US 1. Pilot
Medical History and Medications Found in Post Mortem Specimens from Aviation
Accidents, Aviatn, Spce Envrnmntl Med, Vol. 77, No 11, Nov. 2006
2. Aviation Safety Hotline
800-255-1111 |
