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Part B Section
PART 9 PILOT INCAPACITATION
43 GENERAL
If the pilot becomes incapacitated the aircraft and passengers are immediately placed at
risk. In PBY where two Pilots will be available the problem is of a less severe nature.
Nevertheless there may be times when only one qualified Pilot will be on board such as on
training flights, and It is necessary for all to be on the alert for signs of crew incapacitation.
During Take-Off and landing It is necessary for two pilots to be in the cockpit seats and for
them both to monitor the performance of the pilot at the controls (Flying Pilot). It is not out
of place to comment on the performance of the Flying Pilot, in the interests of safety, or to
question decisions should they appear not to be in accordance with the approved
operation of the aircraft.
Other crew members should be aware of subtle incapacitation where both Pilots can be
overcome by the same problem. It is common sense for all crew members to monitor each
others actions and to question actions which are not in keeping with safe aircraft operation.
Subtle incapacitation is most likely to occur due to hypoxia at attitudes higher than PBY
operates. However, It could also occur secondary to fumes or carbon monoxidc poisoning
of the flight deck crew.AII crew members should be alert for symptoms such as:
Drowsiness
Poor concentration
Simple uncharacteristic mistakes
Character change
Trembling, tremor, shakes
Poor co-ordination
Headaches Nausea
If evident, ventilatie the aircraft, relieve crew as required to overcome the problem
WARNING: A collapsed pilot may fail forward onto the controls making It extremely
difficult for the remaining pilot to maintain control. Other crew members will
have to assist by restraining the collapsed pinot and removing him/her from
the flight station.
Stichting Catalina PH-PBY Rev No: 00
18 May, 2004 Page: 31