It’s every passenger’s worst nightmare. The flight is going smoothly and then, out of nowhere, the pilot convulses and passes out at the controls. Suddenly, the front-seat passenger is faced with the most daunting challenge he or she may likely ever face: to control the airplane and land it safely in more or less one piece, and walk away with only a bad memory.
What To Do When The Pilot Is Unconscious
Key Takeaways:
- Despite its rarity, pilot incapacitation presents a critical risk where non-pilot passengers may need to take control of an aircraft.
- Passengers can learn essential skills, including basic flight control, radio communication, using avionics, and performing a rudimentary landing, to increase the chances of a successful outcome.
- Pilots are encouraged to provide informal training, and frequent passengers should consider formal "Pinch Hitter" courses to enhance safety and peace of mind in private aviation.
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