Out Of Control?

The FAA, NTSB and the aviation community have spent a lot of time and effort analyzing how and why pilots lose control of their aircraft, historically the leading cause of fatal general aviation accidents. A recent report by the FAA/industry General Aviation Joint Steering Committee (GAJSC-see the sidebar on the opposite page), closely looked at the reasons why, highlighting dozens of recommended mitigations to reduce loss-of-control (LOC) accidents. Many of its recommendations have great value.

Key Takeaways:

• Loss of control (LOC) remains the leading cause of fatal general aviation accidents, but current accident investigations and mitigation efforts often focus on the final links in the accident chain rather than underlying root causes.
• The article argues that poor risk management is the true root cause of many LOC accidents, encompassing pilot decisions, situational awareness, and fatigue, beyond just basic flying skills.
• Effective LOC prevention requires a comprehensive approach that integrates risk management knowledge and skills into pilot training, implements risk-based flight reviews, and encourages individual pilots to proactively manage risks for every flight.

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