Pilot Debrief

BRITTEN-NORMAN BN-2A near Ceiba, PR — 2014-09-28

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Date
2014-09-28
Location
Ceiba, PR, USA
Airport
TJRV
Aircraft
BRITTEN-NORMAN BN-2A
Registration
N906GD
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Taxi

Probable cause

The pilot’s loss of consciousness during taxi for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.

NTSB narrative

The airline transport pilot was taxiing the airplane for takeoff for the on-demand air taxi commuter flight. The pilot reported that, while taxiing to the runway, he felt dizzy and lost consciousness. The airplane subsequently veered off the taxiway into a ditch with the engines were still running. The pilot shut down the engines and instructed the passengers to exit the airplane. The pilot reported that it was hot and that he hadn't eaten breakfast before the accident flight; however, neither of these things should have caused the pilot to lose consciousness without other health issues involved. A review of the pilot's medical history revealed no evidence that he was taking any medications or that he had visited health care providers for any medical issues. The reason that the pilot lost consciousness could not be determined based on the available information.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Human factors
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have chosen to delay takeoff due to feeling dizzy.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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