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Potential Flight Hazards, paragraph 7-5-1, Accident Cause Factors, lists the
following 10 most frequent cause factors for general aviation accidents that
involve the PIC. The following list contains many of the same factors listed for
CFIT accidents. This listing of major reasons why GA pilots continue to have
accidents has remained constant over time. With the possible exception of
subparagraph f, these factors can all be CFIT factors.
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a. Inadequate preflight preparation and/or planning.
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b. Failure to obtain and/or maintain flying speed.
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c. Failure to maintain directional control.
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d. Improper level off.
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e. Failure to see and avoid objects or obstructions.
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f. Mismanagement of fuel.
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g. Improper in-flight decisions or planning.
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h. Misjudgment of distance and speed.
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i. Selection of unsuitable terrain.
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j. Improper operation of flight controls.
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