NTSB’s Dr. Weener: Genav Accidents Typically Caused by Loss of Control, in Flight and on the Ground
Personal general aviation flights continue to account for the majority of aviation accidents.
Dr. Earl Weener, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) member and pilot
Dr. Earl Weener, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) member and pilot

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) member and pilot Dr. Earl Weener told attendees at an EAA AirVenture 2014 forum on Wednesday that the safety of corporate aviation is “very good and getting better.” He said personal general aviation flights continue to account for the majority of aviation accidents, and most of those are caused by a loss of aircraft control in the air and on the ground.