Citation

Maxwell E, Harris D. Aviat. Space Environ. Med. 1999; 70(2): 117-123.

Affiliation

Human Factors Group, College of Aeronautics, Cranfield University, Bedford, United Kingdom.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999, Aerospace Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

10206929

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Under a recent revision of the European Joint Aviation Authorities operations regulations it has been prohibited to act as a crew member of an aircraft with a BAC of greater than 0.02%. METHODS: This survey of UK Civil Aviation Authority pilots suggests that over 50% of respondents may have flown an aircraft with a BAC of greater than this prescribed amount. RESULTS: Professional pilots were found to be heavier drinkers than private pilots and were also more likely to infringe the 0.02% BAC rule. CONCLUSION: Analysis of the data using path analysis suggests that professional pilots may be more prone to offending as a result of training in a "drinking culture" and as a response to commercial pressures in the industry.

Language: en