Summary: In this lecture Stephen will broach the very sensitive topic of pilot suicide by looking at historical evidence and whether “pilot suicide” is distinct from “suicide” within the general population. He will give consideration to the potential causes of pilot suicide and further consider some of the reasons underlying it. He will also consider what can be done to improve current support systems, how to identify pilots at risk and other ways of preventing another serious incident. Finally, Steve will consider airline “pilot suicide” statistics and will put the actual incidences into perspective.
