Uploaded January 2022 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago
This is one of the most common questions I see about general aviation... how dangerous is it? I think the data is pretty interesting, but even more interesting is the cause of accidents. It's worth looking at and understanding what we can do to make this great hobby as safe as we can.
Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:09 The Data of Aviation Accidents
0:57 Are Accidents Random?
1:29 The Causes of Aviation Accidents
4:05 How Dangerous Situations Happen in the Real World
5:33 Engine Reliability in General Aviation
6:22 All That Matters: The Next Flight
6:52 My Stance on the Safety of GA - Point 1
7:16 My Stance on the Safety of GA - Point 2
NTSB Stats Model: ntsb.gov/safety/Pages/research.aspx
FAA Causes of Fatalities: faa.gov/newsroom/general-aviation-safety?newsId=21274
AVWeb Video on Engine Reliability (at the 5:59 mark): youtube.com/watch?v=mwpzTnLC8BY
Thumbnail image: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Epave_avion_Longet_P1010015mod.jpg
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Looking to start your aviation journey but not sure where to begin? Get the 23 resources I wish I had at the start of my aviation journey in an easy-to-reference PDF. You'll get the short answers along with links to expanded resources on every single topic. This 25-page PDF is jam-packed with value and addresses nearly all of the topics I most commonly get asked about flight training, all in one place, for free. Grab it here: airplaneacademy.com/start
Want to avoid the mistakes I've made and learn from the things that have gone right? Below you can sign up below for my free five-day email series that covers the most impactful lessons I've had as an aviator, from flying to airplane ownership:
airplaneacademy.com/join
If you want to know more about me (Charlie), here's my bio and aviation bucket list: airplaneacademy.com/charlie-gasmire
More aviation tips, tricks, and FAQ's over at airplaneacademy.com
Looking to work with me 1-on-1? Visit airplaneacademy.com/hire-charlie for more info!
This is one of the most common questions I see about general aviation... how dangerous is it? I think the data is pretty interesting, but even more interesting is the cause of accidents. It's worth looking at and understanding what we can do to make this great hobby as safe as we can.
Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:09 The Data of Aviation Accidents
0:57 Are Accidents Random?
1:29 The Causes of Aviation Accidents
4:05 How Dangerous Situations Happen in the Real World
5:33 Engine Reliability in General Aviation
6:22 All That Matters: The Next Flight
6:52 My Stance on the Safety of GA - Point 1
7:16 My Stance on the Safety of GA - Point 2
NTSB Stats Model: ntsb.gov/safety/Pages/research.aspx
FAA Causes of Fatalities: faa.gov/newsroom/general-aviation-safety?newsId=21274
AVWeb Video on Engine Reliability (at the 5:59 mark): youtube.com/watch?v=mwpzTnLC8BY
Thumbnail image: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Epave_avion_Longet_P1010015mod.jpg
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Looking to start your aviation journey but not sure where to begin? Get the 23 resources I wish I had at the start of my aviation journey in an easy-to-reference PDF. You'll get the short answers along with links to expanded resources on every single topic. This 25-page PDF is jam-packed with value and addresses nearly all of the topics I most commonly get asked about flight training, all in one place, for free. Grab it here: airplaneacademy.com/start
Want to avoid the mistakes I've made and learn from the things that have gone right? Below you can sign up below for my free five-day email series that covers the most impactful lessons I've had as an aviator, from flying to airplane ownership:
airplaneacademy.com/join
If you want to know more about me (Charlie), here's my bio and aviation bucket list: airplaneacademy.com/charlie-gasmire
More aviation tips, tricks, and FAQ's over at airplaneacademy.com
Looking to work with me 1-on-1? Visit airplaneacademy.com/hire-charlie for more info!
