Title:
Michigan Aviation Safety Forum 2026 OPS Session 5
Topic:
Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT)
Brief Description:
Don't be Fit to be tied - The most common type of pilot error in CFIT accidents is the pilot’s loss of situational awareness — failing to know at all times what the aircraft’s position is, how that position relates to the altitude of the surface immediately below and ahead, and how both relate to the course being flown.
Talking points:
- Most CFIT Accidents involve Loss of outside references and Vertigo
- CFIT accidents are not limited to any specific airman rating
- Both IFR Rated and VFR rated pilots are at risk
- Safety Enhancements recommended by the GAJSC can reduce the CFIT accident rate
- Backup Instruments can save your life
- Planning and flight condition response can reduce the risk
This presentation is planned for one hour.
Select Number:
GL23141118
Location of Seminar:
Wayne County Community College District - Ted Scott Campus
9555 Haggerty Rd
1st Floor Lecture Rm D100
Belleville, MI 48111
Directions to Venue:
1st Floor Lecture Room D100
Seating:
90
seats at the facility,
25
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Sincere appreciation to Wayne County Community College (WC3) for hosting the event.
Thank you to the Michigan Aviation Safety Forum Organization.
Food/meal planning:
The Michigan FAASTeam group is covering the expense of the continental breakfast. Lunch will be available. Please see attached flier for the Menu and other information.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 2
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) Outreach
Additional Event Documents: