NTSB Issues GA Safety Alerts

The NTSB issued four safety alerts on Tuesday, highlighting safety issues relevant to general aviation pilots and mechanics. The alerts warn pilots to master mountain flying skills and emergency survival procedures before venturing into the mountains, seek transition training before flying an unfamiliar aircraft, and perform thorough preflight checks on airplanes after maintenance. The mechanics' alert offers advice on avoiding misrigging mistakes. The safety board said it has identified these issues based on several recent investigations.

Each of the alerts includes summaries of accidents and an exploration of the safety issues involved. The alerts also provide advice on how to apply the lessons learned and information about where to find educational resources to learn more. The new safety alerts, along with dozens of others previously released by the safety board, can be found at the NTSB website.