Safety And The Cessna 152

Many people who do not know how to fly an airplane think that the smaller the craft the less safe it becomes. This is absolutely a mistaken notion because even if one researches on the statistics, it is clear that it is not size of the plane that dictates safety but the competence of the pilots as well as the condition of the weather. The aviation authorities claim that the most common cause of aircraft accidents is not engine trouble or malfunction. It is human error that has caused the deaths of many pilots and accidents.

Extremely bad weather conditions are also another major factor. In fact, no matter how advanced a plane is, it could still encounter a mishap if it could no longer stand the weather.

If it is human error that is the most common cause of accidents, then it is pretty obvious that these can be avoided. Pilots and ground crew should see to it that all necessary routines prior to take-off are taken cared of. Once on the air, the pilot should also stick to the safest actions for the good of their passengers, themselves, and the plane.

There are observations though that leads to the conclusion that the Cessna 152 is not known for being the safest small aircraft. This is said to be based on the statistics that show that many accidents have occurred with the use of such plane. The truth, however, is that the 152 is considered as one of the safest single-engine aircraft in the history of general aviation. Of course, the statistics may be true and should not be argued. The only thing is though is that most small aircrafts being used for casual flying, for flight training, and for plain aerial viewing are model 152s. Therefore, it is only expected that many accidents involve it.

Unless the pilots and their aircraft maintenance crews emphasize safety, their planes could always be susceptible to accidents, whether it is a Cessna 152 or not. The key therefore is to make sure that maintenance is done regularly and a thorough check-up is done prior to the actual flight. The aircraft mechanics should meticulously examine every moving part and every bolt and nut. They should scan every inch of the engine. They should not only determine whether the avionics are function but also that they are doing so in the most accurate manner.

It is clear that the entire checking procedure may take more than an hour. But if the pilot truly puts a premium to safety, then they should not complain about it. While on the air, the pilot should always keep in mind their obligation to safely bring the passengers to their destination.

By: A. James David

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James David teaches people how to buy single engine airplanes & has a passion for the Cessna 152