Hello All,
on 11/8/21 I had a fall on a stand-up scooter owing to a pothole. I fell forward, hit my face, and apparently experienced a loss of consciousness. An ambulance was called and I was put in a neck brace and taken to hospital to have cat scans and to be given stitches to my lip.The ambulance report states witness‘ accounts that I experienced loss of consciousness for 10-15 seconds.
I was kept in the ER for about 5 hours, had full Cat scans done from head to pelvis, administered stitches, and was sent on my way after having been given a clean bill of health.
On 2/28/22 my medical was due, and when filling out the application I stated that I had experienced a LOC and detailed the accident. This past Friday I went for my medical and was issued a deferral letter from my AME. He cleared me as fit to fly but said that he had no discretion in the matter since I had claimed a LOC.
Item 46 on the FAA Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners
Application Process for Medical Certification - Examination Techniques
States that:
“An unexplained disturbance of consciousness is disqualifying under the medical standards. Because a disturbance of consciousness may be expected to be totally incapacitating, individuals with such histories pose a high risk to safety and must be denied or deferred by the Examiner. If the cause of the disturbance is explained and a loss of consciousness is not likely to recur, then medical certification may be possible.”
Does this mean the the AME had discretion and could have issued me the 3rd class medical in lieu of, or pending FAA review? Also, what will the process now be to get cleared for flight and how long does it usually take?
I fly a Cheyenne III, and was scheduled for recurrent training this week. Also, I will need to fly it for annual inspection in the coming months.
From what I have been reading here on the forum, I am beginning to fear I am in for a long delay. Although I do not fear the worst of all possible outcomes.
Any and all information would be greatly appreciated.
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Hello All,
on 11/8/21 I had a fall on a stand-up scooter owing to a pothole. I fell forward, hit my face, and apparently experienced a loss of consciousness. An ambulance was called and I was put in a neck brace and taken to hospital to have cat scans and to be given stitches to my lip.The ambulance report states witness‘ accounts that I experienced loss of consciousness for 10-15 seconds.
I was kept in the ER for about 5 hours, had full Cat scans done from head to pelvis, ...
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