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:
- The NTSB identified Loss of Control In-flight (LOCI) as an ongoing "industry epidemic" and the leading cause of fatal accidents, despite overall improvements in aviation safety.
- Aerobatic pilot Patty Wagstaff attributed the persistence of LOCI to a "training system error," highlighting that pilots often lack essential stick-and-rudder skills and experience in recovering from abnormal flight attitudes, unlike military counterparts.
- She emphasized that an over-reliance on technology can diminish fundamental flying skills, making pilots vulnerable to LOCI when exceeding the aircraft's normal flight envelope.
- The article advocates for real-world Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) as a critical solution, urging pilots to voluntarily seek out practical training in stalls, spins, and unusual attitude recovery rather than relying solely on simulators or waiting for new regulations.
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