I have no doubt that some of the "inexplicable" accidents are real, no-note
suicides. The same thing is true of single-car accidents.

I've sometimes wondered how much the FAA's stance on "neuropsycholgical"
disorders actually contributes to this problem. Just seeing a counselor, let
alone taking medication, can result in getting your medical yanked if you report
it or the FAA finds out. That means that some people probably don't get the
help they need because they're afraid of being grounded.

Dave Reinhart


Jay Honeck wrote:

Did anyone else read Peter Garrison's article about pilot suicides in this
month's "Flying" mag?

It really makes you wonder if some of those "inexplicable" accidents we talk
about here -- you know, the ones where the normally safe and solid pilot
flies off into horrible weather, or flies a plane with a known mechanical
problem -- aren't really suicides?

I found the conversations with ATC to be especially chilling...
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"