Weather is the most frequently cited causal factor in fatal, general aviation accidents. The study examines, in detail, circumstances surrounding those accidents over a 9-year period. Observations are made and conclusions drawn about: Pilot time, time-in-type, time last 90 days, pilot certificate held, geographical location, pilot age, actual and simulated instrument time. Also examined are: Weather phenomena as a cause or factor, accuracy of weather forecasts, source and adequacy of weather briefings, time of day, type of flight plan, and time of year.


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    Title :

    Special Study of Fatal, Weather - Involved, General Aviation Accidents


    Publication date :

    1974


    Size :

    28 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English