Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2025
Abstract
Inflight loss of control (LOC-I) remains the leading cause of General Aviation accidents. Previous accident database analyses suggest that human factors play arole in LOC-I but provide limited details on specific causes. Moreover, with halfof LOC-I accidents being fatal, identifying lessons learned from survivors is challenging. This study analyzed 21 LOC-I incidents reported in the AOPA Pilot magazine’s ‘Never Again’ series over 12 years to identify causal factors contributing to loss of control. Findings highlight aircraft control issues,complacency, and poor decision-making, particularly in severe weather as major contributors. Lessons learned from these articles highlight the importance of situational awareness and thorough preflight planning to prevent loss of control.This study highlights the importance for continuous training and risk assessment to improve General Aviation safety.
Repository Citation
Majumdar, N.,
& Marais, K.
(2025). Lessons Learned To Prevent Loss of Control: A Review of Incidents From Pilot Archives. Proceedings of the 23rd International Symposium on Aviation Psychology, 144-149.
https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/isap_2025/25
Comments
Presented at the 23rd International Symposium on Aviation Psychology, May 27-30, 2025, Hosted by Oregon State University