The National Transportation Safety Board held its first ever road show event yesterday at AirVenture with an entire day focused on loss of control, an industry epidemic that claims more lives than any other single cause.
NTSB Forum Looks Into Loss of Control In Flight
Key Takeaways:
- Loss of Control (LOCI) remains a critical and persistent safety issue, highlighted by the NTSB as the leading cause of fatal aviation accidents despite advancements in technology.
- Aerobatic pilot Patty Wagstaff attributes LOCI to a "training system error," suggesting modern pilots often lack real-world "stick and rudder" skills and adequate training for unexpected flight upsets or stalls.
- She advocates for practical, hands-on Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) beyond simulator-only instruction, emphasizing its importance for building essential skills and mitigating the "startle factor" in critical situations.
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