Procedural errors are the most frequently reported cause of safety-related incidents in business aviation, according to Nimbl’s newly released 2026 Annual Safety Report. The findings draw on data collected through incident reports submitted via Nimbl’s safety management system platform.
Several safety categories—including procedures, aircraft systems, facilities and environments, aircraft movement, and towing—and phase of flight were examined for each incident, along with contributing factors such as aircraft, crew, facility, and operational issues. Among the findings: 60% of incidents occurred during ground operations or the approach phase of flight, 58% cited two or more contributing risk factors, and 60% of reports listed both human and operational risks. A significant number of incidents involved third parties, which Nimbl said reflects the interconnected nature of business aviation operations.
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