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Author Background

Owen Poborsky is a graduate from the University of North Dakota School of Graduate Studies, earning a Master of Science with an emphasis in safety and flight data analysis. He is a major airline pilot, type rated in B737 and CL-65 in the United States and has served on safety and flight data analysis committees at the collegiate and FAA Part 121 airline level. Owen received his Bachelor of Science from the University of North Dakota in 2020.

Abstract

“Loss of control” (LOC) is a broad term in aviation used to describe an event or series of events that resulted in an accident or incident of an aircraft. Many definitions of LOC exist for aircraft while maneuvering on the ground and in the air. The purpose of this study is to synthesize the numerous LOC definitions found in the literature and from government and rulemaking organizations to better understand the importance of airspeed awareness as it relates to LOC events at low altitudes. Furthermore, emphasis shall be placed specifically on flight training within general aviation, as significant LOC statistical data exists in the flight training environment through initiatives such as the National General Aviation Flight Information Database (NGAFID). Various definitions of LOC exist and are found in different locations. This essay seeks to bring different together definitions and conclusions regarding LOC to create a better understanding and, most importantly, reduce LOC occurrences in all types of aircraft operation.

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