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Go-around accidents and general aviation safety
Alex de Voogt1, Hilary Kalagher1, Brianna Santiago1
1Drew University, United States.
Journal of Safety Research
|August 28, 2022
Summary
General Aviation (GA) accident rates decreased overall, but fatal go-around accidents increased, especially in poor weather. Scenario-based training is recommended for go-around procedures.
Area of Science:
- Aviation Safety
- Accident Analysis
- Risk Management
Background:
- General Aviation (GA) accident rates have been a focus for safety improvements.
- The go-around phase of flight is a critical maneuver with unique risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze trends in General Aviation accident rates, focusing on the go-around phase.
- To compare accident proportions and causes between two distinct time periods.
Main Methods:
- Accident data from 2000-2004 and 2013-2017 were extracted from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) database.
- Analysis included total accidents per landing, proportion of fatal accidents, and accident causes.
Main Results:
- A significant decrease in overall GA accidents per landing was observed.
- The proportion of fatal accidents during the go-around phase showed an increase.
- Instrument meteorological conditions were frequently associated with fatal go-around accidents.
Conclusions:
- While technological and training advancements have improved overall GA safety, they have not reduced accidents in the go-around phase.
- Scenario-based learning, emphasizing go-around timing in unstable conditions, is recommended to address this safety gap.
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