Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 5 minutes ago
Sponsored by AssuredPartners Aerospace and USAIG | From ground loops to veer-offs and everything between, loss of control during ground operations is the second most costly item to insurers. This episode will explore the different types of loss-of-control issues, what’s likely causing them, and how to prevent them.
AssuredPartners Aerospace
ap-aerospace.com/Aviation-Insurance
As AOPA’s strategic partner for aviation insurance, AssuredPartners Aerospace, one of the nation’s largest aviation insurance firms, provides the absolute best insurance protection to fit your needs. Whether you’re flying your own airplane, renting from others, instructing, or running an aviation business, we have an unmatched depth of knowledge and resources driven by the desire to set a new standard for service and responsiveness. With more than 25 years’ experience serving pilots’ aviation insurance needs, our expertise has been developed over years of working closely with the nation’s best insurance carriers. We understand the exposures that make aviation insurance unique.
USAIG
usaig.com
A global leader in aviation insurance. For over nine decades, we’ve been a leading provider of insurance to the aviation and aerospace industries. While we insure some of the world’s largest flight departments, we also provide thousands of owner-operators the peace of mind of knowing that their risks are covered by the aviation experts. When you work with us you’re dealing with people who understand, first-hand, your concerns and challenges. Many of us are pilots - as well as AOPA members. And we operate our own fleet of four general aviation aircraft. Give us a call – you’ll find that we speak your language.
Runway Conditions Safety Tip: youtu.be/lHf56Lt2EOU
Reality Check: What are the Costliest Insurance Claims?: youtu.be/QzvJcuMTi-E
Other episodes in the series:
Avoiding Hard Landings: youtu.be/eM9IdWWfORM
Avoiding Prop Strikes: youtu.be/XCcmpZRJ9ek
Avoiding Gear-Up Landings & Gear Collapses: youtu.be/_Bx-OrmwPag
For more information on this topic read Richard McSpadden's article "Safety Spotlight: Costly Mistakes - Common Mishaps That Drive Insurance Rates Higher": aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2020/june/pilot/safety-spotlight-costly-mistakes
To help make videos like these possible consider donating to the AOPA Foundation: aopa.org/donation/oneclickdonation?keycode=R2014WASIUT
Watch more videos by the AOPA Air Safety Institute on our channel: youtube.com/AirSafetyInstitute
Sponsored by AssuredPartners Aerospace and USAIG | From ground loops to veer-offs and everything between, loss of control during ground operations is the second most costly item to insurers. This episode will explore the different types of loss-of-control issues, what’s likely causing them, and how to prevent them.
AssuredPartners Aerospace
ap-aerospace.com/Aviation-Insurance
As AOPA’s strategic partner for aviation insurance, AssuredPartners Aerospace, one of the nation’s largest aviation insurance firms, provides the absolute best insurance protection to fit your needs. Whether you’re flying your own airplane, renting from others, instructing, or running an aviation business, we have an unmatched depth of knowledge and resources driven by the desire to set a new standard for service and responsiveness. With more than 25 years’ experience serving pilots’ aviation insurance needs, our expertise has been developed over years of working closely with the nation’s best insurance carriers. We understand the exposures that make aviation insurance unique.
USAIG
usaig.com
A global leader in aviation insurance. For over nine decades, we’ve been a leading provider of insurance to the aviation and aerospace industries. While we insure some of the world’s largest flight departments, we also provide thousands of owner-operators the peace of mind of knowing that their risks are covered by the aviation experts. When you work with us you’re dealing with people who understand, first-hand, your concerns and challenges. Many of us are pilots - as well as AOPA members. And we operate our own fleet of four general aviation aircraft. Give us a call – you’ll find that we speak your language.
Runway Conditions Safety Tip: youtu.be/lHf56Lt2EOU
Reality Check: What are the Costliest Insurance Claims?: youtu.be/QzvJcuMTi-E
Other episodes in the series:
Avoiding Hard Landings: youtu.be/eM9IdWWfORM
Avoiding Prop Strikes: youtu.be/XCcmpZRJ9ek
Avoiding Gear-Up Landings & Gear Collapses: youtu.be/_Bx-OrmwPag
For more information on this topic read Richard McSpadden's article "Safety Spotlight: Costly Mistakes - Common Mishaps That Drive Insurance Rates Higher": aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2020/june/pilot/safety-spotlight-costly-mistakes
To help make videos like these possible consider donating to the AOPA Foundation: aopa.org/donation/oneclickdonation?keycode=R2014WASIUT
Watch more videos by the AOPA Air Safety Institute on our channel: youtube.com/AirSafetyInstitute
