FAA Office of Aerospace Medicine
Civil Aerospace Medical Institute

Report No: DOT/FAA/AM-68/16

Title and Subtitle: Drug and toxic hazards in general aviation

Report Date: September 1968

Authors: Dille JR, Mohler SR

Abstract: The paper discusses both the potential and the documented roles of drugs, alcohol, pesticides and carbon monoxide in general aviation accidents.

Key Words: Aviation accidents, drugs, toxicity, hazards, alcohol, pesticides, carbon compounds, monoxides, amphetamines, antihistaminics, steroids, parasympatholytic agents, hypnotics, sedatives, aviation safety

No. of Pages: 10