Recent data from the National Transportation Safety Board says, over the past decade, the trend in general aviation accidents has been headed in a positive direction—down. In 2012, the board recorded 1,471 GA accidents, 273 of which were fatal. Those accidents claimed the lives of 440 people. The NTSB data available from 2017 lists 1,233 accidents, with 203 fatal accidents that cost 331 lives. So, what can the industry do to continue driving down that trend?
FAA Regulation or Industry Inspiration?
Key Takeaways:
- General aviation accidents have been trending downwards over the past decade, but the industry is actively seeking ways to continue this positive trend.
- Commercial aviation achieved a significant 83% reduction in fatality rates through the Commercial Aviation Safety Team (CAST), which focused on data-driven, non-regulatory safety enhancements like new technologies, training, and procedures.
- The General Aviation Joint Steering Committee (GAJSC) employs a similar data-driven, non-regulatory approach for general aviation, focusing on education, training, and technology to mitigate common accident types.
- A key element in improving general aviation safety is an inspirational, community-driven approach to continuous pilot training and proficiency, rather than relying on additional regulations, to encourage ongoing learning and accountability.
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