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As we were putting the finishing touches on this issue, the NTSB announced it would be holding a two-day forum next month, “focused on safety issues related to general aviation.” The event is scheduled for June 19 and 20, at the NTSB’s Board Room and Conference Center in Washington, D.C. The forum is open to the public, free of charge and may be viewed live via Webcast on the board’s Web site, www.ntsb.gov.

Key Takeaways:

• The NTSB is hosting a public forum in June titled "General Aviation Safety: Climbing to the Next Level" to address critical safety issues like pilot training, weather information, and aircraft design.
• NTSB Chairman Deborah Hersman initiated the forum due to the persistent number of general aviation fatalities and injuries caused by repeatedly common circumstances.
• While 2011 saw a slight decrease in fatal GA accidents and fatalities, the overall number of GA accidents increased, with the author highlighting that pilots continue to make the same mistakes.
• The article concludes by urging the general aviation industry to proactively lead efforts in improving its safety record to prevent further incidents and potential external intervention.

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