Chasing the Wrong Safety Problems

Episode 104

The NTSB final report related to a Cessna 172 crash has Greg, John and Todd concluding that pilots and mechanics are being led to focus on the wrong safety issues. Chasing the wrong issues is stalling advances in aviation safety.

This accident is cited as the basis for a NTSB safety recommendation to add active carbon monoxide detectors to all general aviation aircraft [https://www.ntsb.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/NR20220120.aspx]. However, the accident details tell a completely different safety story.

"Once again, the NTSB has stopped their investigation at the hangar door," says John. "They are not doing the in-depth analysis of maintenance issues that will help GA pilots and mechanics to do better."

The flight safety detectives explore the real issues behind the accident. The tie the facts and details to do the analysis lacking in the NTSB investigation and report. Their probable cause: systemic noncompliance.