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:
- 2017 marked the safest year yet for general aviation, with the fatal accident rate dropping below one per 100,000 flight hours.
- This improvement is attributed to General Aviation Joint Steering Committee (GAJSC) initiatives, including the "Fly Safe" campaign, a modified Part 23 rule enabling new safety technologies, and updated pilot training standards incorporating risk management.
- Despite progress, the FAA stresses ongoing vigilance, focusing future efforts on developing consensus standards for the new Part 23 rule, leveraging data for safety improvements, and the mandated implementation of ADS-B.
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