Date of Award
4-1991
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
Degree Name
Master of Aeronautical Science
Department
Graduate Studies
Committee Chair
Richard S. Gibson
Committee Member
Gerald D. Gibb
Committee Member
Jefferson M. Koonce
Committee Member
John A. Wise
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine whether there are any significant decreases in the safety and effectiveness of pilots by age 60. The data for this study came from records of general aviation accidents (i.e., for private pilots, commercial pilots, and air transport pilots), and airline accidents (Part 121). These accident data were acquired from many specialized aviation data banks; these include: NTSB, AOPA, FAA, and the COMSIS Research Corporation. The data were organized into groups according to the ages of the pilots-in-command responsible for the accidents. Groupings progress in five-year increments starting at 20-24, and ending with 55-59. The data were analyzed in terms of both accidents per 1,000 pilots and accidents per 100,000 annual hours flown. The results indicate that age and experience both affect safety. The magnitude of these effects and their implications on flight safety are discussed.
Scholarly Commons Citation
Guide, Patrick C., "An Analytical Study of the Effects of Age and Experience on Flight Safety" (1991). Master's Theses - Daytona Beach. 75.
https://commons.erau.edu/db-theses/75