FAASTeam Safety Presentation Safety Trends in General Aviation

FAASTeam Safety Presentation Safety Trends in General Aviation Presented to: Pilots and Flight Instructors By: National FAASTeam CFI Workshop group Date: November 8 th, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration

The Nall Report Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 2

The Nall Report http: //www. aopa. org/asf/publications/nall. html Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 3

Definitions • Aircraft Accident - an occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft which takes place between the time any person boards the aircraft with the intention of flight and until such time as all such persons have disembarked, and in which any person suffers death or serious injury, or in which the aircraft receives substantial damage. Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 4

Definitions • Substantial Damage – • Damage or failure which adversely affects the structural strength, performance, or flight characteristics of the aircraft, and which would normally require major repair or replacement of the affected component. • Engine failure or damage limited to an engine if only one engine fails or is damaged, bent fairings or cowling, dented skin, small punctured holes in the skin or fabric, ground damage to rotor or propeller blades, and damage to landing gear, wheels, tires, flaps, engine accessories, brakes, or wing tips are not considered substantial damage for the purpose of this order. Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 5

Definitions • Serious Injury - any injury which: • (1) requires hospitalization for more than 48 -hours, commencing within 7 -days from the date an injury was received; • (2) results in a fracture of any bone (except simple fractures of fingers, toes, or nose); • (3) causes severe hemorrhages, or nerve, muscle, or tendon damage; • (4) involves any internal organ; or • (5) involves second- or third-degree burns, or any burns affecting more than 5 -percent of the body surface. Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 6

GA Accident Trends Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 7

GA Accident Trends Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 8

Numbers for Airplanes Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 9

Who’s having the accidents? Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 10

When are these accidents happening? Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 11

WINGS Participation Statistics: Pilots involved in the WINGS Program are involved in fewer accidents. Fact ! However……. Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 12

Major Causes of GA Accidents VFR into IFR Does this scenario require flying into clouds and/or fog? Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 13

Major Causes of GA Accidents Fuel Starvation Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 14

Major Causes of GA Accidents Hard Landing Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 15

Major Causes of GA Accidents Scud Running Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 16

Major Causes of GA Accidents Controlled Flight Into Terrain Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 17

Major Causes of GA Accidents Bird Strike Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 18

Major Causes of GA Accidents Gear Up Landing Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 19

Major Causes of GA Accidents Improper Loading Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 20

Major Causes of GA Accidents Mid Air Collision Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 21

Major Causes of GA Accidents Showing Off Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 22

Famous Last Words in Aviation • • “Watch this!” “Why is it doing that? !” “Where are we? ” “I’ve never seen that before…” “No problem, we can make it. ” “We’ve got plenty of room/fuel. ” “Sure, if it fits through the door we can take it. ” “Oh <BLEEP>!!!!” Can you think of some more? Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 23

Safety Innovations • Navigation • Communication • Crash-Worthiness • Education and Training Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 24

Safety Innovations • • XM Datalink Weather Active Noise Cancelling Headsets IPads and Jeppview Ballistic Recovery Systems Wide Area Augmentation System ADS-B TCAS 406 m. Hz ELT Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 25

Safety Innovations • • Synthetic Vision GPS and Active Location in Cellphones Software Based Maintenance Tracking LLWS Alerting Systems LED Aircraft Lights Aircraft CCTV Cameras Glass Flight Decks Computerized Taxi Diagrams Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 26

Safety Innovations • • FADEC for Piston Engines GPS RNAV Approaches TAWS CVR/FDR Diesel Engines Online Safety Training Courses Level D Flight Simulators Shoulder Harness Air Bags Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 27

Quiz Time! 1. The Nall report is an analysis of general aviation accidents and incidents that is published annually by _____. a. b. c. d. NTSB FAA AOPA ICAO Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 28

Quiz Time! 2. Most GA accidents in 2009 took place during which phase of flight? a. b. c. d. Takeoff/Climbout Cruise/Maneuvering Descent/Approach Landing Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 29

Quiz Time! 3. Most FATAL GA accidents in 2009 took place during which phase of flight? a. b. c. d. Takeoff/Climbout Cruise/Maneuvering Descent/Approach Landing Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 30

Quiz Time! 4. CFIT is an acronym that stands for what? Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 31

Quiz Time! 5. BRS is an acronym that stands for what? Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 32

Answer Time! 1. The Nall report is an analysis of general aviation accidents and incidents that is published annually by _____. a. b. c. d. NTSB FAA AOPA ICAO Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 33

Answer Time! 2. Most GA accidents in 2009 took place during which phase of flight? a. b. c. d. Takeoff/Climbout Cruise/Maneuvering Descent/Approach Landing Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 34

Answer Time! 3. Most FATAL GA accidents in 2009 took place during which phase of flight? a. b. c. d. Takeoff/Climbout Cruise/Maneuvering Descent/Approach Landing Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 35

Answer Time! 4. CFIT is an acronym that stands for what? Controlled Flight Into Terrain Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 36

Answer Time! 5. BRS is an acronym that stands for what? Ballistic Recovery System Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 37

This completes part 1 Of Our Presentation Safety Trends in General Aviation Thank you for attending! Stand by for Risk Management Safety Trends in General Aviation October, 2011 Federal Aviation Administration 38