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Real Pilot Story: Hidden Hazard released 

By General Aviation News Staff · November 28, 2023 ·

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a new episode of its Real Pilot Story video series.

In the latest video, Real Pilot Story: Hidden Hazard, pilot Dan Bass reflects on a haunting flight in his Mooney when he was overcome by carbon monoxide poisoning and lost consciousness while airborne, AOPA officials noted.

“Carbon monoxide — a gas that has no odor or color — is deadly dangerous. Thankfully, Dan is able to share his account of the collective circumstances that led to the mishap, his miraculous survival, and the importance of installing a CO detector to prevent such accidents,” said AOPA Air Safety Institute Senior Director Paul Deres.

ASI’s Real Pilot Story series allows pilots to share their encounter with a dilemma so others can benefit — while on the ground — from lessons learned the hard way in flight, AOPA officials noted.

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  1. Clarence Symond says

    November 29, 2023 at 7:57 am

    An absolute miracle that he survived , I have to say the Lord was with him on that flight.

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