Some element of human interaction, or lack of one, is responsible for nearly 70 percent of all aircraft accidents. Most of those involve violating a least one FAR, like flying a VFR aircraft into IFR weather, busting minimums on an approach, or a pilot flying when common sense said they weren’t in physical shape to act as pilot in command.
NTSB Report Offers Disturbing Details of Halladay Accident
Key Takeaways:
- The NTSB report on Roy Halladay's fatal Icon A5 accident revealed he was severely impaired by multiple prescription medications, including high levels of amphetamines, any of which would have disqualified him from flying.
- Halladay engaged in reckless, low-altitude aerobatic maneuvers (e.g., steep turns, flying close to shore) that violated FAA regulations and company safety warnings, demonstrating poor judgment.
- His disregard for safety was further evidenced by the emergency parachute's safety pin not being removed and his history of dangerous flying, such as flying under a bridge.
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