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 new UK survey found general aviation pilots' top safety concerns are midair collisions, weather, and skill fade, which differs from official UK Civil Aviation Authority statistics on common accident causes.
These pilot concerns are attributed to factors such as inconsistent use of electronic conspicuity devices, pilots lacking confidence in interpreting weather forecasts, and skill fade due to infrequent flying.
The survey highlights a "gap between perceived and actual risk," with Astral Aviation Consulting (the survey conductor) aiming to address these pilot-perceived risks through accessible online training and education.
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.
