2008 Nall Report - Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
2008 Nall Report - Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
2008 Nall Report - Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
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<strong>2008</strong> NALL REPORT<br />
Table of Contents<br />
3 Overview of 2007 Accident Trends<br />
<strong>and</strong> Factors<br />
4 Accident Analysis<br />
Accident Trends<br />
Accident Causes<br />
Mechanical/Maintenance<br />
Other, Unknown, or Not Yet Coded<br />
Pilot-Related Accidents<br />
Pilot Experience <strong>and</strong> Qualifications<br />
Certificate Level<br />
Flight Hours<br />
Time in Type<br />
<strong>Aircraft</strong> Class<br />
Type of Operation<br />
Personal Flying<br />
Instructional Flying<br />
Other Working Flights<br />
Business Flying<br />
Flight Conditions<br />
14 Accident Factors: Flight Planning<br />
<strong>and</strong> Decision Making<br />
Fuel Management<br />
Characteristics of Fuel-Management<br />
Accidents<br />
Weather<br />
<strong>Aircraft</strong> Class<br />
Type of Operation<br />
Flight Conditions<br />
18 Accident Factors: High-Risk Phases<br />
of Flight<br />
Takeoff <strong>and</strong> Climb<br />
Characteristics of Takeoff <strong>and</strong> Climb<br />
Accidents<br />
Maneuvering<br />
Pilot Qualifications <strong>and</strong> Experience<br />
<strong>Aircraft</strong> Class<br />
Type of Operation<br />
Flight Conditions<br />
Descent/Approach<br />
Pilot Qualifications <strong>and</strong> Experience<br />
Characteristics of Descent/<br />
Approach Accidents<br />
L<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
Pilot Qualifications <strong>and</strong> Experience<br />
<strong>Aircraft</strong> Class<br />
Type of Operation<br />
Flight Conditions<br />
26 Accident Factors: Other Phases of<br />
Flight<br />
Preflight <strong>and</strong> Taxi<br />
Go-Around<br />
28 Other Accident Factors<br />
Midair Collisions<br />
Alcohol <strong>and</strong> Drugs<br />
Pilot Incapacitation<br />
Ground Injuries: Off-Airport<br />
Propeller Strike Injuries<br />
Amateur-Built <strong>Aircraft</strong><br />
30 Summary<br />
31 Appendix<br />
General Aviation Safety vs. Airlines<br />
What Is General Aviation?<br />
What Does General Aviation Fly?<br />
Data on Pilot Experience<br />
Interpreting Aviation Accident<br />
Statistics: What Is the Accident<br />
Rate?<br />
NTSB Definitions<br />
36 Additional Resources<br />
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