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Pilot alcohol violations reported in U.S. newspapers, 1990-2006
1Department of Emergency Medicine, The Johns Hopkins University, 5801 Smith Avenue, Davis Building, Suite 3220, Baltimore, MD 21209, USA.
Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine
|December 23, 2006
Summary
Newspaper reports show an increase in alcohol violations by airline pilots, with most incidents detected by airport security. Enhanced security measures likely contribute to this rise.
Area of Science:
- Aviation Safety
- Public Health
- Legal Studies
Background:
- Alcohol violations by airline pilots are rare but concerning public issues.
- These incidents frequently receive significant media attention.
- This study investigates the prevalence and nature of pilot alcohol violations as reported in U.S. newspapers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the frequency and characteristics of alcohol violation incidents involving airline pilots.
- To examine trends in reported incidents over time.
- To understand the detection methods and consequences associated with these violations.
Main Methods:
- Searched the Lexis-Nexis database for U.S. newspaper articles from January 1990 to June 2006.
- Identified incidents of alcohol violations by airline pilots.
- Collected data on pilot, flight details, blood alcohol concentration (BAC), and outcomes.
Main Results:
- 13 incidents involving 17 pilots were reported in newspapers during the study period.
- Most incidents (85%) were detected by airport personnel due to suspected alcohol use.
- The mean blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was 90 mg/dL, with 6 pilots facing criminal prosecution and 5 receiving jail sentences.
Conclusions:
- Newspaper reports indicate a recent increase in alcohol violations by airline pilots.
- This rise is potentially linked to improved aviation security and enforcement post-September 2001.
- Enhanced detection methods have likely contributed to the increased reporting of these incidents.
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