CFI Workshop - Module 5 Safety Trends in General Aviation

Presented to: Certified Flight Instructors

By: National FAASTeam CFI Workshop group

Date: October 1st, 2011

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Core Topic 9

Safety Trends in General Aviation

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Objective

• Review recent accident statistics

• Examine common accident causes

• Explore recent safety innovations

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The Nall Report

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The Nall Report

http://www.aopa.org/asf/publications/nall.html

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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.

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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.

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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.

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GA Accident Trends

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GA Accident Trends

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GA Accident Trends

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Numbers for Helicopters

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Numbers for Airplanes

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Who’s having the accidents?

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When are these accidents happening?

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Major Causes of GA Accidents

VFR into IFR

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Major Causes of GA Accidents

VFR into IFR

Does this scenario require flying into clouds and/or fog?

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Major Causes of GA Accidents

Fuel Starvation

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Major Causes of GA Accidents

Hard Landing

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Major Causes of GA Accidents

Scud Running(Click to play video)

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Major Causes of GA Accidents

Controlled Flight Into Terrain

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Major Causes of GA Accidents

Bird Strike

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Major Causes of GA Accidents

Gear Up Landing

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Major Causes of GA Accidents

Improper Loading

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Major Causes of GA Accidents

Mid Air Collision

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Major Causes of GA Accidents

Showing Off(Click to play video)

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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?

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Safety Innovations

• Navigation

• Communication

• Crash-Worthiness

• Education and Training

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Safety Innovations

• XM Datalink Weather• Active Noise Cancelling Headsets• IPads and Jeppview• Ballistic Recovery Systems• Wide Area Augmentation System• ADS-B• TCAS• 406 mHz ELT

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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

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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

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Quiz Time!

1. The Nall report is an analysis of general aviation accidents and incidents that is published annually by __________.

a. NTSBb. FAAc. AOPAd. ICAO

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Quiz Time!

2. Most GA accidents in 2009 took place during which phase of flight?

a. Takeoff/Climboutb. Cruise/Maneuveringc. Descent/Approachd. Landing

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Quiz Time!

3. Most FATAL GA accidents in 2009 took place during which phase of flight?

a. Takeoff/Climboutb. Cruise/Maneuveringc. Descent/Approachd. Landing

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Quiz Time!

4. CFIT is an acronym that stands for what?

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Quiz Time!

5. BRS is an acronym that stands for what?

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Answer Time!

1. The Nall report is an analysis of general aviation accidents and incidents that is published annually by __________.

a. NTSBb. FAAc. AOPAd. ICAO

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Answer Time!

2. Most GA accidents in 2009 took place during which phase of flight?

a. Takeoff/Climboutb. Cruise/Maneuveringc. Descent/Approachd. Landing

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Answer Time!

3. Most FATAL GA accidents in 2009 took place during which phase of flight?

a. Takeoff/Climboutb. Cruise/Maneuveringc. Descent/Approachd. Landing

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Answer Time!

4. CFIT is an acronym that stands for what?

Controlled Flight Into Terrain

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Answer Time!

5. BRS is an acronym that stands for what?

Ballistic Recovery System

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This completes CFI Workshop Module 5

Core Topic 9

Safety Trends in General Aviation

Thank you for attending!Stand by for Core topic 10!