Is It Dangerous to Be a Pilot?

Friday, September 17, 2021 at 10:08 PM ET

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Pilots can assure those outside of the aviation industry that they are often more anxious about the drive to the airport than they are about climbing into an airplane. Adobe Stock

Key Takeaways:

The general aviation industry, through groups like the GAJCS and data from the Nall Report, actively works to improve safety and address the public perception of piloting as dangerous.
A majority of fatal general aviation accidents are attributed to pilot error, such as inadvertent entry into IMC conditions or stall-spin incidents at low altitudes.
Improving aviation safety requires evolving pilot training and testing methods (Airman Certification Standards), emphasizing the understanding of fundamental skills, and balancing the use of technology with traditional navigation techniques.