NYT
Navy Failed to Protect Pilots From Brain Injury, House Report Says
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The House Oversight Committee released a report finding that the Navy did not adequately protect pilots from brain injury and recommended Congress pass legislation to study and treat aviators. The committee did not specify which pilots were affected, the timeframe of the failures, or what protective measures were not implemented. The report recommended legislative action without identifying specific Navy officials or programs responsible for the shortcomings.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/08/us/navy-pilots-brain-injuries.html
