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Preventing a Loss of Control Accident
Key Takeaways:
- Loss of Control In-flight (LOC-I) remains the leading cause of fatal general aviation (GA) accidents, a stark contrast to commercial aviation where it has been nearly eliminated due to robust training and regulations.
- LOC-I is an outcome, not a root cause, typically stemming from poor risk management, environmental factors, or pilot error, with many GA pilots lacking training for flying outside the normal flight envelope.
- Commercial aviation's success in reducing LOC-I is largely attributed to mandated recurrent training, including Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT), which teaches recovery from unusual attitudes.
- To improve GA safety, pilots must proactively seek advanced training like UPRT and continuously strive to exceed minimum flight standards, taking personal responsibility for recognizing and recovering from potential upsets.
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