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What are the leading causes of General Aviation weather accidents?

April 26, 2017accidents Aviation causes Leading weather

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What are the leading causes of General Aviation weather accidents?

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According to the NTSB, wind was cited as a cause/factor in over 76% of General Aviation weather-related accidents: Crosswind – 28% Gusts – 24% Tailwind – 8% High Wind – 8% Unfavorable/variable winds – 6% Whirlwinds/wind shifts – 2% Other factors included: Low ceiling or fog – 18% High Density altitude – 8%