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The General Aviation Joint Steering Committee (GAJSC) has identified a number of fatal general aviation accidents that occurred following powerplant failure. Mismanagement of light, twin-engine airplanes in single-engine operations was of particular concern. The GAJSC believes that scenario-...
Pilot deviations can occur in several different ways. Airborne deviations can result when pilots stray from an assigned, heading, altitude, or instrument procedure, or if they penetrate controlled or restricted airspace without ATC clearance. Ground deviations can happen while taxiing, taking...
The General Aviation Steering Committee (GAJSC) System/Component Failure Working Group asserts that pilots continue to hold unreasonable expectations of their personal performance, and the performance of their aircraft, which has contributed to fatal GA accidents. Reasonable performance...
A recent study of general aviation accidents suggests that, in addition to piloting proficiency, transition training and experience in diverse flight environments can improve a pilot’s ability to recognize and successfully respond to new challenges.
A pilot can maintain and improve performance by gaining familiarity with and obtaining proficiency training in each of the precursors, or contributing factors, to loss of control accidents.
Flying over mountains can offer beautiful scenery and views you just can’t get from the ground. Whether it’s the Rockies, the Appalachians, or the Alps, mountain flying is often an unforgettable experience. However, keep in mind that mountain flying also involves more risks than flying over the...
The General Aviation Joint Safety Committee (GAJSC) feels that improved survival planning before flight, along with survival training, can significantly improve pilots’ chances of surviving accidents and incidents, based on the committee’s study. Are you prepared, and do you have the tools you...
The installation and use of aftermarket safety equipment like shoulder harnesses, engine monitoring equipment, enhanced and synthetic vision systems, and angle of attack indicators, can significantly reduce the likelihood or severity of some general aviation (GA) accidents.
Technological advances in situational awareness have dramatically reduced the number of General Aviation Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) accidents over the past 20 years. Nevertheless, CFIT accidents continue to occur and at least half of them are fatal. This fact sheet will help acquaint...
Technological advances in situational awareness have dramatically reduced the number of GA Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) accidents. However, the General Aviation Joint Steering Committee (GAJSC) has found that reliance on automation is a precursor to CFIT events. Awareness of automation...