Aviation Safety: Better Data and Targeted FAA Efforts Needed to Identify and Address Safety Issues of Small Air Cargo Carriers

Gerald L. Dillingham

Nov. 2009 · DIANE Publishing

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The air cargo industry contributed over $37 billion to the U.S. economy in 2008 and provides government, businesses, and individuals with quick delivery of goods. Although part of an aviation system with an extraordinary safety record, there have been over 400 air cargo accidents and over 900 incidents since 1997, raising concerns about cargo safety. This study addresses: (1) recent trends in air cargo safety; (2) factors that have contributed to air cargo accidents; (3) federal government and industry efforts to improve air cargo safety and experts' views on the effectiveness of these efforts; and (4) experts' views on further improving air cargo safety. Includes recommendations. Charts and tables.