Originally Posted by
USMCFLYR
This article states that GA mishap rates are up 20% since 2000, while there has been an approximate 85% decrease in commercial operations and associated mishap rates.
It is basically saying at one point that GA pilots are not learning from their mistakes or benefiting from the recent advances in safety cultures and programs.
Deadly Private-Plane Crashes Prompt U.S. Call for Basics - Businessweek
Do the GA pilots here on APC think they have benefited from the recent safety advancements?
USMCFLYR
I don't know where Businessweek is getting their information from but, the 2011 Nall report shows a steady decline and a 17% decrease in GA accidents since 2001. Just look at page three:
http://www.aopa.org/asf/publications...ll-summary.pdf