Werent TAAs Supposed To Improve Things?

On November 8, 2014, the NTSB presented the fifth in a series of safety seminars focused on U.S. general aviation accidents. This event highlighted knowledge gained from NTSB accident investigations involving technically advanced aircraft (TAAs) and explored current government and industry efforts to prevent them, and the resources available to the pilot community.According to the NTSB, In recent years, the cockpits of many general aviation aircraft have undergone a transition from conventional analog flight instruments…

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Monday, December 22, 2014 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

An NTSB safety seminar in 2014 focused on challenges and knowledge gained from accidents involving technically advanced aircraft (TAAs) or "glass cockpits" in general aviation.
An NTSB study concluded that glass cockpit aircraft have a lower total accident rate but a higher fatal accident rate compared to conventionally instrumented aircraft of the same type.
Accidents involving glass cockpits are more often associated with specific flight phases (climb, cruise, approach), causes (loss of control, terrain collision, weather), and involve older, more experienced pilots flying more in IMC/IFR conditions.

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According to the NTSB, In recent years, the cockpits of many general aviation aircraft have undergone a transition from conventional analog flight instruments to digital-based electronic displays, or glass cockpits. While these glass cockpits represent a significant change and potential improvement, they also represent challenges for pilots in the GA community.