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Risk Management Handbook p. 3-4
Chapter 3: Identifying Hazards & Associated Risks › Leading Accident Causes
Other The top four causes of general aviation fatal accidents include loss of control in-flight (LOC-I), controlled flight into terrain (CFIT), system component failure of the powerplant (SCF-PP), and fuel-related issues. These causes often signify ... begin with, pilots should recognize hazards linked to causes of aircraft accidents as presented below: 11806 1. Loss of Control In-flight (LOC-I)–Examples of loss of control scenarios include continued VFR into IMC, wake turbulence upsets, thunderstorm encounters…
Risk Management Handbook p. C-4
Appendix C: Accident Case Studies › Accident Profile 4: Fatal Turbojet-Powered Airplane Accident › Risk Identification, Assessment, and Mitigation
consequences associated with this accident, when combined with at least occasional likelihood, created a high-risk level for loss of control. In hindsight, having a second pilot or “mentor pilot” for this flight may have reduced the likelihood of loss ... pilot and allowed for a departure during daylight, which also could have reduced the likelihood of loss of control…
Risk Management Handbook p. 3-7
Chapter 3: Identifying Hazards & Associated Risks › Environmental Hazards › Weather
severe hazard to all aviation activities. Severe turbulence, hail, and other phenomena can create the potential for loss of control and may result in structural failure of the aircraft. • Icing–Icing conditions constitute a hazard, and in-flight ice accretion ... resulted in numerous loss of control accidents. Frost, ice, or snow adhering to the aircraft on the ground, if not removed, can also be a hazard. • Low Ceilings and Visibility–At times, conditions below minimums can extend beyond the range…
Risk Management Handbook p. 3-1
Chapter 3: Identifying Hazards & Associated Risks › Why Hazards Result in Aviation Accidents
NTSB probable cause states: 14616 The loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot’s loss of control after performing an evasive maneuver to avoid trees during a forced landing at night. Factors related to the accident…
Risk Management Handbook p. C-2
Appendix C: Accident Case Studies › Accident Profile 1 › Risk Identification, Assessment, and Mitigation
Fatal Accident, Turboprop-Powered, Transportation The following details pertain to this accident: • Location: Morristown, NJ • NTSB Defining Event: Loss of control in-flight • NTSB Case File Number: ERA12FA115 NTSB Probable Cause The airplane’s encounter with severe icing conditions that ... failure to use command authority to depart the icing conditions in an expeditious manner, which resulted in a loss of airplane control…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 5-26
Chapter 5: Aerodynamics of Flight › Angle of Attack Indicators
many safety initiatives aimed at reducing the general aviation accident rate. AOA indicators will specifically target Loss of Control (LOC) accidents. Loss of control is the number one root cause of fatalities in both general aviation and commercial aviation. More…