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NTSB Weather Priorities Melissa McCaffrey Senior Government Analyst Air Traffic Services Division, Government Affairs. Challenges. We have learned over the years that weather is one of the weakest areas for pilots - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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NTSB Weather Priorities
Melissa McCaffreySenior Government Analyst Air Traffic Services Division,Government Affairs
Challenges
n We have learned over the years that weather is one of the weakest areas for pilotsn You can take the private pilot exam, fail all of the
weather questions and still pass
Excerpt from NTSB Most Wanted List:“..Knowledge tests and flight reviews should test for
awareness of weather, use of instruments, and use of “glass” cockpits.”
What is the issue?
“..NTSB continues to investigate about 1,500 accidents each year in general aviation. In most cases, pilots did not have the adequate knowledge, skills, or recurrent training to fly safely, particularly in questionable weather conditions.”
-NTSB Most Wanted List
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LandingMechanical/pow er loss Takeoff
Fuelmgt. Manuevering Weather
Descent/approach
Leading causes of fixed-wing accidents,2003-2012
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Manuevering WeatherMechanical/pow er loss
Descent/approach Takeoff
Unex-plained
Fuelmgt.
Leading causes of FATAL fixed-wing accidents,2003-2012
VFR intoIMC Icing Thunderstorms
Non-convectiveturbulence
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Types of fixed-wing weather accidents,2003-2012
All accidentsFatal accidents
VFR into IMC
n On November 26, 2011, a Cirrus SR-20 plunged to the ground in suburban Chicago, killing its four occupants.
n Pilot information:n 47 years oldn Private pilotn 207 total hoursn “some” instrument training
Low Pressure System Moving into the Area
Amended Terminal Area Forecast
States he was VFR
Field Was IFR
Trying to Locate the Field
In Too Deep..
What we Teach
n Utilize weather technology correctly to make smart decisions• Understand limitations of your specific equipment,
recognizing lag time and other restrains and plan accordingly
• Becoming competent and confident prior to flying with advanced equipment
n Know before you go mentality is important• Receive a weather briefing• Gather the most current weather information
n Never become overconfident• Don’t underestimate mother nature
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Education and Training
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Discussion..
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