Latest "unexplained physiological events" stories

Pilot training recovers in 2019, after hypoxia fixes put in place

A series of hypoxia problems grounded T-6s in fiscal 2018 and hurt the Air Force's effort to train new pilots.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

More T-6 hypoxia fixes coming within weeks, Air Force says — but physiological events still happening

The Air Force is preparing to roll out more fixes over the next few weeks to help stop the wave of hypoxia-like problems that have plagued the T-6 Texan II trainer.

By Stephen Losey

5 years ago

T-6 hypoxia problem solved, Air Force announces

The Air Force is fixing the problems with the T-6 Texan II that led to fluctuations in the oxygen concentration and caused hypoxia.

By Stephen Losey

5 years ago

Air Force zeroing in on cause of T-6 hypoxia problem

The Air Force is coming closer to solving the problem of hypoxia and other unexplained physiological events.

By Stephen Losey

5 years ago

Latest wave of hypoxia-like events in T-6 grows to 12

Airmen flying the T-6 Texan II trainer have reported 12 physiological events since March 1, Air Education and Training Command said Wednesday.

By Stephen Losey

6 years ago

Air Force suspends solo T-6 trainer flights over hypoxia fears

The 19th Air Force has suspended all solo flights in T-6 Texan trainer aircraft ― both for students and instructor pilots ― over concerns about hypoxia and other so-called unexplained physiological events.

By Stephen Losey

6 years ago

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