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) accidents saw a significant decline in 2013, falling to 1,222 crashes from 1,471 in 2012.
- All GA safety measures improved in 2013, with the overall accident rate per 100,000 flight hours dipping to 5.85, continuing a steady historic decline.
- Fatal GA crashes and the number of people killed (387) were the lowest since World War II, and the fatal accident rate per 100,000 flight hours (1.05) was the lowest ever recorded, surpassing the FAA's 2013 safety goal.
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