Marijuana and Other Drug Use by Aviators
NTSB Safety Studies · Safety study · SS-17/01 · Published 2017-04-17 · National Transportation Safety Board · 1 author
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Abstract
This study examined the prevalence of marijuana and other drug use by U.S. civil aviation pilots involved in fatal accidents between 1990 and 2012. Findings show a significant uptick in marijuana-positive pilots over the period; recommends targeted education and drug-policy review.
Author
- National Transportation Safety Board NTSB
Keywords
- human factors
- pilot impairment
- toxicology
Citation
National Transportation Safety Board (2017). Marijuana and Other Drug Use by Aviators. National Transportation Safety Board. NTSB Safety Studies ID SS-17/01. https://www.ntsb.gov/safety/safety-studies/Pages/SS-17-01.aspx ↗