CFI Workshop 5 Core Topic 9

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CFI Workshop 5 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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Whos 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

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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

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Famous Last Words in Aviation

• Watch this!
• Why is it doing that?!
• Where are we?
• Ive never seen that before
• No problem, we can make it.
• Weve got plenty of room/fuel.
• Sure, if it fits through the door we can take
  it.
• Oh ltBLEEPgt!!!!!!!!
• 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!

• The Nall report is an analysis of general
  aviation accidents and incidents that is
  published annually by __________.
• NTSB
• FAA
• AOPA
• ICAO

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Quiz Time!

• 2. Most GA accidents in 2009 took place during
  which phase of flight?
• Takeoff/Climbout
• Cruise/Maneuvering
• Descent/Approach
• Landing

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Quiz Time!

• 3. Most FATAL GA accidents in 2009 took place
  during which phase of flight?
• Takeoff/Climbout
• Cruise/Maneuvering
• Descent/Approach
• 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!

• The Nall report is an analysis of general
  aviation accidents and incidents that is
  published annually by __________.
• NTSB
• FAA
• AOPA
• ICAO

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Answer Time!

• 2. Most GA accidents in 2009 took place during
  which phase of flight?
• Takeoff/Climbout
• Cruise/Maneuvering
• Descent/Approach
• Landing

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Answer Time!

• 3. Most FATAL GA accidents in 2009 took place
  during which phase of flight?
• Takeoff/Climbout
• Cruise/Maneuvering
• Descent/Approach
• Landing

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Answer Time!

• CFIT is an acronym that stands for what?
• Controlled Flight Into Terrain

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Answer Time!

• 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!