Recent findings on the impairment of airmanship by alcohol.

PDFTech ReportAM 66-29DOT/FAA/AM-66/29Air pilotsAircraft accidentsAlcohol useBlood alcohol levelsFatalitiesToxicologyAircraft pilotageYawPitch (Dynamics)RollingTakeoffLandingWeather conditionsVisibilityAlcohol effectsPhysiological aspectsJudgment (Human characteristics)Motor skillsReaction timeEye movementsVisionFatigue (Physiological condition)EducationUnited StatesCivil Aerospace Medical InstituteMohler, Stanley R.United States. Office of Aviation MedicineNTL-AVIATION-Aviation Human FactorsNTL-AVIATION-Aviation Safety/AirworthinessNTL-AVIATION-Aviation Laws and RegulationsNTL-SAFETY AND SECURITY-AccidentsNTL-SAFETY AND SECURITY-Aviation Safety/AirworthinessNTL-SAFETY AND SECURITY-Human FactorsNTL-PLANNING AND POLICY-SurveysUS Transportation CollectionA significant number of fatal general aviation accidents have definitely been associated with the effects of consumed alcohol. These effects can markedly impair the judgment and proficiency of airmen. Aspects of this subject are explored in depth