NTSB preliminary report shows GA fatalities declined in 2010
April 21, 2011, 10:24 pm
According to preliminary reports by the National Transportation Safety Board, the number of fatal general aviation accidents in 2010 may have declined.
The statistics, released April 20, showed that year-over-year general aviation accidents declined to 1,435, 267 of which were fatal and led to 447 deaths. In 2009, general aviation accidents contributed to 469 fatalities.
The report also shows that the fewer accidents occurred while total hours flown rose. Hours for 2010 have been estimated at 20,900,000, which was 38,000 more than the final numbers for 2009.
Despite these positive signs, the number of total accidents for general aviation is still declining at a slower rate than other types of aviation. For example, neither U.S. scheduled Part 121 airliners nor Part 135 commuters experienced any fatalities during 2010.
Potentially fatal accidents are a common concern among pilots and some experience stress when wondering how their families would carry on in their absence. Life insurance for pilots may help give them some peace of mind knowing their families would be helped financially should a serious crash occur.
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