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May 23, 2012

ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 05.24.12

First Flights in Experimental Amateur Built Aircraft can be hazardous to your health!

SpaceXs Dragon is taking more than Tang to the Space Station…

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NTSB Study Finds High Incidence Of Accidents On E-AB First Flights

Statistic Tops 10 Percent, Better Training And Documentation Recommended

An NTSB study found that in 2011, 10 of 102 accidents involving experimental amateur-built (E-AB) aircraft built by their owner went down on their first flight. And, of 125 accidents involving previously-owned aircraft, 14 were on new owner’s first flight.

Safety Panel Would Not Prevent The Race’s Return

Recommendations from a panel of safety experts are not about to prevent the Reno Air Races from continuing as scheduled this September. Some of the changes have already been implemented, including appointing a safety director with the authority to stop the race due to a safety concern.