Private Pilot Flight Training and Instruction Flight Training Article Library | Back To 4VFR.COM Why Accidents Happen 75% of accidents involve poor pilot judgment with reference to his ability, knowledge, or capability. Ego is the greatest single factor initiating poor judgment decisions. In a given period, 80% of the accidents are set up by the human performance of the pilot. 40% of these accidents are due to the selection of an improper procedure 40% of these are due to the improper use of equipment 20% are due to improper decision making Flying is 90% knowing what to do and 10% doing it. One out of every five General Aviation aircraft do not have radios. When you fly into a seldom used airport expect to meet ...such an aircraft. The average time to find an aircraft with a filed flight plan is 38 hours. Without a plan it is three days. Written by Gene Whitt Flight Training Article Library | Back To 4VFR.COM