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) is the leading cause of fatal general aviation accidents, and while efforts like Angle-of-Attack indicators are valuable, they often address only the final links in the accident chain.
• The article contends that the fundamental, often overlooked root cause of most LOC accidents is poor risk management, which traditional accident investigation data often fails to fully capture.
• To effectively reduce LOC accidents, a more comprehensive strategy is needed, emphasizing the integration of robust risk management knowledge and skills into pilot training and flight reviews, along with continuous personal risk assessment by pilots.

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