Stupid Pilot Tricks

Every January we get to snicker up our flight jacket sleeves at the antics of easily distracted pilots with wings, rotors or other means of defying gravity-and logic. While this custom of mocking those whove slipped the surly bonds of sanity and touched the face of chagrin goes back many years, we cling to hope that we will learn from our mistakes. Alas...These exploits are gleaned from NTSB reports from 2014, excluding fatal accidents. So, if you rose from the ashes of what should have killed you that year, youre fair game.

Key Takeaways:

• A significant number of aviation incidents stem from fundamental pilot errors, including mismanaging controls, neglecting pre-flight checks, and failing to execute proper procedures like go-arounds.
• Poor judgment and decision-making by pilots of all experience levels, from students flying unendorsed in challenging conditions to certificated instructors making supervisory errors, frequently lead to avoidable accidents.
• Distractions and a lack of situational awareness (e.g., using an iPad to land in a field, not noticing obstacles, confusing prop/throttle) are common threads in many "stupid" aviation mishaps.

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