Peter Walker
29 Jun 2023 · Coroner Nigel Parsley · Suffolk
A similar concern from this report was raised again 1 time later. See the linked reports.
The coroner's concerns
1. pilots over 70 revalidating licences without independent assessment
“no available evidence to suggest that [the deceased]'s age (87 years old), played a part in this tragic incident”
Linked reports
Closely relatedConfidence 0.90 · high
This report
“no available evidence to suggest that [the deceased]'s age (87 years old), played a part in this tragic incident.”
Later report
“Drivers over 70 are required to apply for a new licence every 3 years and there is no requirement for there to be any form of medical check or assessment to confirm fitness to drive.”
Responses
2023-0217-Response-from-Department-for-Transport.pdf ↗· Department for Transport
Stated action · Q4 2023
“The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has accepted the recommendations issued by the AAIB and has commenced work to address them. This includes a project to look at the current Pilot Medical Declaration (PMD) system and whether it is fit for purpose. As part of this, the CAA has committed to the following: 1. Updating the CAA's PMD webpage with supplementary information for pilots. This will also include a link to information on the UK Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) website; 2. Updating”