General aviation accidents showed a welcome decline in 2013, falling from 1,471 crashes in 2012 to 1,222 last year, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.
In fact, by every measure GA flying was safer last year than the year before.
Fatal General Aviation Crashes Drop To All-Time Low
Key Takeaways:
- General aviation (GA) experienced a significant safety improvement in 2013, with overall accidents decreasing to 1,222 from 1,471 the previous year.
- Both fatal GA crashes (221) and fatalities (387) reached their lowest numbers since World War II.
- The GA fatal accident rate dropped to a record low of 1.05 per 100,000 flight hours, surpassing the FAA's 2013 safety goal and continuing a historic downward trend.
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