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NTSB Plans Amateur-Built Accident Seminar

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Key Takeaways:

  • The NTSB is holding a seminar on August 24 to discuss "lessons learned" from accidents involving experimental amateur-built (E-AB) aircraft.
  • E-AB aircraft account for a disproportionately high percentage of accidents (15%) and fatal accidents (over 20%), despite making up less than 10% of the U.S. GA fleet.
  • The seminar will feature NTSB data presented by member Earl Weener, with participation from the FAA, AOPA, and EAA.
  • Admission to the event, held in Ashburn, Virginia, is free but limited to 200 attendees and requires prior registration.
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On Saturday August 24 the National Transportation Safety Board will hold a seminar on “lessons learned” from accidents involving experimental amateur-built (E-AB) aircraft. Though some 33,000 E-ABs constitute a bit less than 10 percent of the U.S. GA fleet, the category accounts for 15 percent of accidents and more than 20 percent of fatal accidents, according to the Board.

NTSB member Earl Weener will be the featured presenter, and will highlight data from the Board’s investigations into E-AB accidents. Also participating in the program are the FAA, AOPA and EAA.

Mark Phelps

Mark Phelps is a senior editor at AVweb. He is an instrument rated private pilot and former owner of a Grumman American AA1B and a V-tail Bonanza.

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