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Medical Information
According to medical records, on June 1, 1999, the JFK Jr. fractured his left ankle in a "hang gliding" accident, and on June 2, 1999, he underwent surgical "open reduction internal fixation of left ankle fracture." On June 23, 1999, the JFK Jr.'s leg was removed from a cast and placed in a "Cam-Walker." On July 15, 1999, the JFK Jr.'s Cam-Walker was removed, and on July 16, 1999, he was given a "straight cane and instructed in cane usage." The medical records noted that the pilot was "full-weight bearing with mild antalgic gait."
https://www.ntsb.gov/about/employment/_layouts/ntsb.aviation/brief2.aspx?ev_id=20001212X19354&ntsbno=NYC99MA178&akey=1
Not that they couldn't fudge this a bit. But seems a bit out there that he had the cast off and the next day thought it was safe for him to fly.
I had a cast on for 6 weeks. First time I drove a long distance my foot shook like crazy, couldn't handle it.