In the past five years, there have been 32 fatal controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) accidents around the world involving commercial aircraft capable of carrying at least 12 passengers, according to data from the Aviation Safety Network (ASN) database. For that reason, CFIT, along with loss of control–in flight and mechanical issues, features prominently in Flight Safety Foundation’s 2017 list of Top Global Safety Issues.
Other issues on the list include runway safety — during approach and landing and also in the face of conflicts on the ground with other aircraft or vehicles — as well as fatal accidents related to sabotage and other intentional acts, midair collisions, cabin safety, fatigue and emerging external threats.
Two years ago, AeroSafety World published its list of Top 10 Safety Issues to focus attention on concerns that are commonly held across the aviation industry. We beli…
