General aviation accidents showed a welcome decline in 2013, falling from 1,471 crashes in 2012 to 1,222 last year, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.
In fact, by every measure GA flying was safer last year than the year before.
Fatal General Aviation Crashes Drop To All-Time Low
Key Takeaways:
- General aviation (GA) safety significantly improved in 2013, with accidents falling to 1,222 from 1,471 in 2012.
- The fatal GA accident rate per 100,000 flight hours dropped to an all-time low of 1.05, resulting in 387 deaths—the lowest number since World War II.
- This safety performance surpassed the FAA's 2013 goal of a 1.06 fatal accident rate, with the industry on track to meet or exceed future targets.
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