General aviation pilots are having problems landing their airplanes. According to the insurance industry, landing losses – accidents and incidents in which aircraft are damaged during the landing phase – continue to be a persistent issue. What’s going on here?
Landing Losses
Key Takeaways:
- Landing accidents, particularly those involving crosswinds and loss of directional control, are a persistent issue for general aviation pilots, often due to inadequate training or lack of recent practice.
- NTSB statistics show loss of directional control accounts for over half of general aviation landing accidents.
- Prevention strategies include scheduling lessons with an experienced flight instructor for crosswind practice, managing airspeed (especially considering gust factors), always being prepared to execute a go-around, and knowing personal flying limitations.
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