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NTSB Weather Priorities Melissa McCaffrey Senior Government Analyst

NTSB Weather Priorities Melissa McCaffrey Senior Government Analyst Air Traffic Services Division, Government Affairs. Challenges. We have learned over the years that weather is one of the weakest areas for pilots

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NTSB Weather Priorities Melissa McCaffrey Senior Government Analyst

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  1. NTSB Weather Priorities Melissa McCaffrey Senior Government Analyst Air Traffic Services Division, Government Affairs

  2. Challenges • We have learned over the years that weather is one of the weakest areas for pilots • You can take the private pilot exam, fail all of the weather questions and still pass Excerpt from NTSB Most Wanted List: “..Knowledge tests and flight reviews should test for awareness of weather, use of instruments, and use of “glass” cockpits.”

  3. What is the issue? “..NTSB continues to investigate about 1,500 accidents each year in general aviation. In most cases, pilots did not have the adequate knowledge, skills, or recurrent training to fly safely, particularly in questionable weather conditions.” -NTSB Most Wanted List

  4. VFR into IMC • On November 26, 2011, a Cirrus SR-20 plunged to the ground in suburban Chicago, killing its four occupants. • Pilot information: • 47 years old • Private pilot • 207 total hours • “some” instrument training

  5. Low Pressure System Moving into the Area

  6. Amended Terminal Area Forecast

  7. States he was VFR

  8. Field Was IFR

  9. Trying to Locate the Field

  10. In Too Deep..

  11. What we Teach • Utilize weather technology correctly to make smart decisions • Understand limitations of your specific equipment, recognizing lag time and other restrains and plan accordingly • Becoming competent and confident prior to flying with advanced equipment • Know before you go mentality is important • Receive a weather briefing • Gather the most current weather information • Never become overconfident • Don’t underestimate mother nature

  12. Education and Training

  13. Discussion..

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