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12 matches · NTSB Safety Studies
- NTSB Safety Studies 2023 NTSB Safety study
Risk Factors Associated With Weather-Related General Aviation Accidents
This safety study examines the role of weather in general aviation accidents over the period 2003–2022. The study identifies persistent risk factors — VFR-into-IMC flight, low-visibility takeoffs and landings, and icing …
- NTSB Safety Studies 2020 NTSB Safety study
Risk Factors Associated With Weather-Related General Aviation Accidents (2003–2017)
Examines the leading causes of weather-related general aviation accidents over a 15-year period. Identifies continued-VFR-into-IMC, in-flight icing, and turbulence/wind shear as the dominant risk drivers and recommends s…
- NTSB Safety Studies 2019 NTSB Safety study
Bell 525 Relentless In-Flight Breakup
Investigation report and safety study on the 6 July 2016 in-flight breakup of a Bell 525 Relentless helicopter prototype during a developmental flight test near Italy, Texas.
- NTSB Safety Studies 2017 NTSB Safety study
Marijuana and Other Drug Use by Aviators
This study examined the prevalence of marijuana and other drug use by U.S. civil aviation pilots involved in fatal accidents between 1990 and 2012.
- NTSB Safety Studies 2015 NTSB Safety study
Crashes Involving Single-Engine General Aviation Airplanes
Examines the safety record of single-engine general aviation airplanes from 1982 through 2013 in the United States. Identifies persistent failure modes (loss-of-control in flight, controlled flight into terrain) and offe…
- NTSB Safety Studies 2014 NTSB Safety study
Introduction of Glass Cockpit Avionics into Light Aircraft
Safety study examining the effect of integrated glass cockpit displays on accident rates and pilot performance in light general aviation aircraft.
- NTSB Safety Studies 2013 NTSB Safety study
The Safety of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Operations
Special investigation report on the safety record of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) operations. Examines accident trends, contributing factors, and operational practices; recommends risk-management standard…
- NTSB Safety Studies 2012 NTSB Safety study
Use of Personal Portable Electronic Devices by Flightcrew Members
Examines the use of personal portable electronic devices (PEDs) by flightcrew during operations and the distractions or sterile-cockpit violations they create.
- NTSB Safety Studies 2010 NTSB Safety study
Introduction of Glass Cockpit Avionics into Light Aircraft
Special report examining the introduction of glass cockpit avionics into the light aircraft fleet. Compares accident-rate trends pre- and post-glass-cockpit adoption and recommends training-curriculum updates to address …
- NTSB Safety Studies 2008 NTSB Safety study
Pilot Professionalism
Safety recommendation report focused on the role of professionalism in aviation safety, particularly in air carrier operations. Addresses sterile cockpit compliance, crew complacency, and operational discipline.
- NTSB Safety Studies 2008 NTSB Safety study
Aviation Special Investigation Report on the Safety of Parachute Jump Operations
Examines the safety record of parachute jump operations conducted under Part 91 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. Identifies common accident causes including loss of control, in-flight loss of engine power, and recomm…
- NTSB Safety Studies 2005 NTSB Safety study
Risk Factors Associated With Weather-Related General Aviation Accidents
Earlier edition of the recurring weather-GA-accidents study. Defines the baseline VFR-into-IMC accident rate and identifies pilot proficiency, weather information availability, and decision-making as core risk drivers.