The U.K. Civil Aviation Authority’s statistics have previously listed loss of control in flight, abnormal runway contact, and powerplant failure as top safety concerns. [Credit: Meg Godlewski]
Key Takeaways:
A recent survey of UK general aviation pilots identified midair collisions, weather, and skill fade as their top three safety concerns.
These pilot-perceived risks diverge from the UK Civil Aviation Authority's accident statistics, highlighting a gap between perceived and actual risk.
The survey attributed these pilot concerns to issues such as inconsistent use of electronic conspicuity, a lack of confidence in interpreting weather forecasts, and infrequent flying leading to skill fade.
A new survey has found United Kingdom general aviation pilots’ top three safety concerns to be midair collisions, weather, and skill fade.
The 2025 General Aviation Survey, conducted by experts at London-based Astral Aviation Consulting, included a broad spectrum of aviators from aircraft owners to student pilots and instructors.
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Caleb Revill is a journalist, writer and lifelong learner working as a Junior Writer for Firecrown. When he isn't tackling breaking news, Caleb is on the lookout for fascinating feature stories.
