Context
NTSB initial decisions are not published in the commercial legal databases, which is why this material is difficult to verify independently. Where possible the decisions themselves are cited by docket number rather than through secondary reporting.
NTSB Cases & Legal Opinions
This section highlights formal NTSB decisions on aviation medical certification appeals.
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Donald Park v. FAA — In 2024, the NTSB reversed the FAA’s indefinite HIMS mandate, restoring his medical certification.
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➤ Download the official NTSB decision (PDF)
To view upcoming appeal hearings, visit the NTSB Hearing Calendar.
Legal Opinions
Coming soon. This section will include formal legal analyses, amicus briefs, and opinions relevant to FAA medical policy, pilot due process, and HIMS oversight.