The U.K. Civil Aviation Authority’s statistics have previously listed loss of control in flight, abnormal runway contact, and powerplant failure as top safety concerns. [Credit: Meg Godlewski]
Key Takeaways:
A new survey found UK general aviation pilots' top three safety concerns to be midair collisions, weather, and skill fade.
These pilot-perceived risks differ significantly from the UK Civil Aviation Authority's accident statistics, which highlight different primary safety issues.
Astral Aviation Consulting attributed these concerns to factors such as selective use of electronic conspicuity, pilots' lack of confidence in using weather forecasts, and skill fade due to infrequent flying.
A new survey has found United Kingdom general aviation pilots’ top three safety concerns to be midair collisions, weather, and skill fade.
The 2025 General Aviation Survey, conducted by experts at London-based Astral Aviation Consulting, included a broad spectrum of aviators from aircraft owners to student pilots and instructors.
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Caleb Revill is a journalist, writer and lifelong learner working as a Junior Writer for Firecrown. When he isn't tackling breaking news, Caleb is on the lookout for fascinating feature stories.
