Reports > Aviation > Abstract of "Suicide by General Aviation Aircraft: Is Public Safety at Risk?" Title: Suicide by General Aviation Aircraft: Is Public Safety at Risk? Authors: R.G. Mortimer and W.E. Scott Reference: Proceedings of the Human Factor and Ergonomics Society, 2004, pp. 2008-2011. Report No.: R0160305 Cost: US$19.40 File Size: 406 KB Abstract Analyses of the National Transportation Safety Board’s aviation accident data were made for 1983-1998 to discern those caused by suicide during flight in general aviation and to determine if the public is placed at risk by them. It was found that suicides were about 0.06% of the accidents and that about 1.4 occurred per year. The characteristics and predisposing circumstances of the crashes are described. Most crashes were into mountains, hillsides or bodies of water. Public property was rarely damaged and no injuries to the public were recorded. Based on these data the public is at little risk from suicides in general aviation aircraft. To purchase a copy of this article, click the Buy Now link below. An electronic (PDF) copy will be sent within 24 hours of order receipt. To avoid delivery delays, refer to the file size indicated above and check your e-mail system message and storage capacity before ordering. (Note: Cost of this article includes a copyright fee paid to the original copyright owner). Changes last made August, 2007 Copyright © 2005, 2007, Beta Research, Inc.. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form without express written permission is strictly prohibited