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NTSB ‘Most Wanted’ Safety List Targets General Aviation

Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 09:58 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The NTSB's 2016 "Most Wanted" list targets general aviation (GA) safety improvements, noting GA's "stubbornly resistant to improvement."
The top priority is reducing loss of control accidents in GA, which occur frequently, by promoting better training, angle-of-attack technology, and improved cockpit situational awareness.
Other key safety concerns highlighted include pilot fatigue and distractions from electronic devices in the cockpit.
The NTSB is also calling for tougher medical certification standards for public vehicle operators, such as airline pilots, amidst debates about relaxing standards for private pilots.

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