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NTSB Plans Amateur-Built Accident Seminar

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Key Takeaways:

  • The NTSB will host a seminar on Saturday, August 24, focusing on "lessons learned" from accidents involving experimental amateur-built (E-AB) aircraft.
  • E-AB aircraft, which constitute less than 10% of the U.S. general aviation fleet, account for a disproportionate 15% of accidents and over 20% of fatal accidents.
  • The free seminar, featuring NTSB member Earl Weener along with the FAA, AOPA, and EAA, will be held at the NTSB Training Center in Ashburn, Virginia, with limited attendance requiring registration.
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On Saturday August 24 the National Transportation Safety Board will hold a seminar on “lessons learned” from accidents involving experimental amateur-built (E-AB) aircraft. Though some 33,000 E-ABs constitute a bit less than 10 percent of the U.S. GA fleet, the category accounts for 15 percent of accidents and more than 20 percent of fatal accidents, according to the Board.

NTSB member Earl Weener will be the featured presenter, and will highlight data from the Board’s investigations into E-AB accidents. Also participating in the program are the FAA, AOPA and EAA.

Mark Phelps

Mark Phelps is a senior editor at AVweb. He is an instrument rated private pilot and former owner of a Grumman American AA1B and a V-tail Bonanza.

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