Latest FAA Safety Briefing Fact Sheet...

[N3368K]

Love the irony...of the text vs photo.

"More than 25% of general aviation fatal accidents occur during the maneuvering phase of flight — turning, climbing, or descending close to the ground. The vast majority of these accidents involve buzzing attempts and stall/spin scenarios (half of which are while in the traffic pattern). #FlySafe and read our fact sheet!"

How many general aviation fatal crashes occur which don't reach the ground? The photo indicates at least one, but doesn't appear likely to have been fatal. I guess most eventually reach the ground...

 

[SkyDog58]

Getting into a stall/spin close to the ground without enough altitude to recover and crashing doesn’t necessarily mean you crash into the ground. You can crash into trees, buildings, vehicles, and other things that are on the ground as well.

 

[Zeldman]

 

[frfly172]

The closer you get to the ground ,the more you should be flying the airplane.

 

[N3368K]

Getting into a stall/spin close to the ground without enough altitude to recover and crashing doesn’t necessarily mean you crash into the ground. You can crash into trees, buildings, vehicles, and other things that are on the ground as well.

It was humor not a test.