Runway Excursions More Common, Says USAIG Safety Director

While high-speed runway departures that result in shattered aircraft make the headlines, runway excursions of all types are becoming increasingly more common, said Paul Ratté, aviation safety programs director at insurance provider USAIG. He made the claim at a safety seminar last week sponsored by USAIG, NBAA and the Westchester Aviation Association, held at the Hilton Hotel in Rye, N.Y.