Concussion

[copcar1988]

Hey all,I just recently had a bad skiing accident where I broke my shoulder and recieved a concussion. I fell about 15 feet in the terrain park, and luckily couldn't remember any of the pain. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with the FAA and concussions? Any advice/stories/comments would be appreciated.Thanks

 

[A4Forever]

concussion

Hey copcar, I had a concussion when I blacked out and hit the driveway last month. Was out of it for the better part of an hour and don't remember much of the first evening at the hospital ( Event posted on this thread). Tomorrow I will have an EEG and an MRI. Will meet with my AME after the test results are in to see what the future holds. I too would be interested in any responses to your question.

 

[Longhorn]

Just remember, you NEVER blacked out!!!

 

[Flyin Tony]

Any updates?

 

[avbug]

Loss of consciousness isn't a problem if it's explainable. Unexplainable loss of consciousness is another matter.

Cranial trauma followed by lack of responsiveness is understandable.

A concussion is bruising of the brain. I was in intensive care some years ago following a hit to the head after a parachute failure. I hit hard enough it split my helmet. And my arm. I took some time to recover, and was flying again soon enough.

Talk to your doctor, and your AME.

 

[copcar1988]

Flyin Tony,

I haven't gone for my medical yet. It's not due until the fall. I'll update when that happens. But for now, I still haven't crashed (knocking on wood as I type), so I don't think the accident has affected me as much as the FAA would say it should! Stupid FAA...

 

[Hugh Johnson]

Flyin Tony,

I haven't gone for my medical yet. It's not due until the fall. I'll update when that happens. But for now, I still haven't crashed (knocking on wood as I type), so I don't think the accident has affected me as much as the FAA would say it should! Stupid FAA...

You may have problems when you update your medical history in block 18. Your AME may defer you to OAK City. Good luck.