Webinar
Can Homebuilt Accident Rates Be Fairly Compared?
Friday, January 30, 2026, 5:30 p.m. CST
Presenter: Ron Wanttaja
Ron Wanttaja will use 26 years of NTSB data to compare the accident rates of common homebuilt types. The math is easy enough, but the problem lies in doing it fairly. For instance, the additional hazards related to water operations may cause more accidents, but it’s not really the fault of the aircraft itself. Similarly, a higher rate for a design that appeals to less-experienced pilots may not be due to the aircraft itself. Ron will discuss these and other factors as he presents a head-to-head comparison of homebuilt accident rates.
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Presenter: Ron Wanttaja
Ron Wanttaja will use 26 years of NTSB data to compare the accident rates of common homebuilt types. The math is easy enough, but the problem lies in doing it fairly. For instance, the additional hazards related to water operations may cause more accidents, but it’s not really the fault of the aircraft itself. Similarly, a higher rate for a design that appeals to less-experienced pilots may not be due to the aircraft itself. Ron will discuss these and other factors as he presents a head-to-head comparison of homebuilt accident rates.
By clicking the button, you submit your information to the webinar organizer, who will use it to communicate with you regarding EAA Webinars.
By clicking the button, you submit your information to the webinar organizer, who will use it to communicate with you regarding EAA Webinars.
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