There was good news at the FAA’s General Aviation Safety Summit held this week in Washington, D.C. “We’re still finalizing the numbers, but it looks like 2017 will end up being our safest year yet,” said FAA Administrator Michael Huerta in a speech at the Summit. The fatal accident rate has declined below one per 100,000 flight hours.
FAA Expects 2017 to be Safest Year on Record
Key Takeaways:
- General aviation achieved its safest year yet in 2017, with the fatal accident rate declining below one per 100,000 flight hours.
- This safety improvement is credited to measures implemented by the General Aviation Joint Steering Committee (GAJSC), including the "Fly Safe" campaign, a modified Part 23 rule to facilitate safety technology, and updated pilot training focused on risk management.
- Despite the success, the FAA emphasizes continued vigilance, with future efforts focusing on developing consensus standards for the new Part 23 rule, utilizing data for safety improvements, and the mandated implementation of ADS-B.
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