Citation

de Voogt A, Kalagher H, Santiago B, Lang JWB. J. Saf. Res. 2022; 82: 323-328.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, U.S. National Safety Council, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.jsr.2022.06.008

PMID

36031260

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Changes in General Aviation (GA) accident rates, specifically in the go-around phase, are examined by comparing the number of accidents, the proportion of fatal accidents, and the proportion of certain causes of accidents over time.

METHODS: Two sets of accidents from 2000 to 2004 and from 2013 to 2017 were extracted from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) online database.

RESULTS: Although the total number of GA accidents per landing significantly decreased over time, the proportion of fatal accidents in the go-around phase increased. Fatalities most often occurred in instrument meteorological conditions.

CONCLUSION: Advances in technology and training show improvements in GA accident rates, but not for accidents in the go-around phase.

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Scenario-based learning is recommended to include specific instruction concerning the timing of go-around procedures in unstable flights.

Language: en

Keywords

Aviation training; Fixed-wing aircraft; General Aviation; Go-around; Landing