Originally published in 2002
ACCIDENTS ARE NOT ACCIDENTS…
The FAA’s top ten list of things that lead to crashes. *
1) Inadequate preflight preparation.
2) Failure to obtain or maintain flying speed.
3) Failure to maintain directional control.
4) Improper level off.
5) Failure to see and avoid objects or obstruction.
6) Inadequate fuel management.
7) Inadequate inflight planning and decision -making.
8) Failure to properly judge distance and speed.
9) Landing on unsuitable terrain.
10) Improper operation of flight controls.
*Federal Aviation Regulations/ Aeronautical Information Manual, Section 7-5-1.