Published 11 months ago

FAA Investigating Nearly 5,000 Pilots Who May Have Been Hiding Health Issues, Report Finds

Thousands of US commercial pilots who are military veterans are under investigation for concealing medical conditions from the FAA while still receiving disability benefits from the VA.
The FAA has identified around 4,800 pilots who may have submitted incorrect or false medical information and has instructed many of them to cease flying while their cases are reviewed.
Concerns have been raised about pilots falsely claiming mental health conditions when filing for disability benefits, particularly as mental health can play a role in aviation disasters.

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