Statistically speaking, airplane travel is the safest way to fly, but that safety is dependent on a number of factors that can contribute to the likelihood of an accident. The more negligent an owner or pilot is, the more likely it is that they will be involved in an accident. Here are five common mistakes that pilots and owners make that can lead to airplane accidents:

  1. Flying without paying attention to weather reports
    • There are few things more dangerous that a pilot can do than flying into bad weather. Fog and mist can severely affect visibility, and high winds and precipitation can affect a pilot’s ability to fly and maneuver correctly. That is why pilots should always check the weather before flying, or else risk getting into an accident.
  2. Flying without performing regular maintenance
    • Another common factor in airplane accidents is a lack of proper maintenance. Performing maintenance on a plane is expensive and time consuming, but it is essential to ensure everything is functioning properly. If an airplane’s owner fails to perform maintenance, they place everyone on the plane at risk of an accident.
  3. Flying without adequate rest
    • According to regulations issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), pilots should fly no more than 36 hours per week. This is because flying a plane can be surprisingly tiring, as it requires intense concentration and focus. Pilots who fly too long or fail to get adequate rest between flights can risk exhaustion, which increases the chances of airplane accidents.
  4. Flying without sufficient experience
    • Every pilot needs to start somewhere, but that does not change the fact that inexperienced pilots are at a higher risk of airplane accidents than experienced ones. This is because they are less familiar with their planes, more likely to panic in an emergency, and less able to respond to a crisis. When inexperienced pilots fly before they are ready to handle it, they place themselves and their passengers at risk.
  5. Flying without paying attention to internal instruments
    • Pilots can make mistakes, as can air traffic controllers. That is why the internal instruments in a plane are so essential to maintaining control and remaining safe. When pilots fail to pay attention to their instruments, they may miss out on crucial information that can help them avoid a potential accident.

 

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