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CA.XI.A.R1FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Risk management

Activities and distractions.

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Activities and distractions.

Bottom line

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) statistics reveal that most stall/spin accidents occurred when the pilot’s attention was diverted from the primary task of flying the aircraft. Pilots can improve flight safety significantly by reducing distractions during critical phases of flight.

FAA references

  1. AFH chs. 5, 7 (pp. 5-1, 7-1) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  2. AIH ch. 9 (pp. 9-9–9-10) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  3. AFH ch. 1 (p. 1-15) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-23) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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