AOPA President Mark Baker contacted NBC News to voice the association’s concern that the network’s coverage of a fatal crash in Georgia last week presents a skewed view of general aviation safety.
AOPA Questions NBC News Reporting on Georgia Midair
Key Takeaways:
- AOPA criticized NBC News for its coverage of a fatal general aviation (GA) crash, stating the report presented a skewed and incomplete view of GA safety.
- NBC's segment focused on grim accident statistics without acknowledging a decade of improving general aviation safety or providing broader context.
- Both AOPA and *Flying* magazine attempted to counter the narrative by highlighting advancements in technology and training, but NBC did not directly address their concerns.
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