AOPA’s Air Safety Institute Examines Completely Avoidable Insurance Claims

In its latest video, ASI takes a look at some of the costly insurance claims and avoidable mistakes pilots make on the ground—and some simple ways to protect their airplanes, their emotional well-being, and all of our insurance premiums.

“As we work closely with aviation insurance underwriters, we have learned that far too many insurance claims are made for completely avoidable mistakes. Slip-ups and oversights such as ‘hangar rash’ or forgetting to remove the towbar before engine start are avoidable mistakes that have resulted in costly insurance claims and higher insurance rates for all,” said AOPA’s ASI Senior Vice President Mike Ginter.

“This is just a reminder that with a little more time, and a little more care, pilots can ensure these errors don’t happen to them—which will keep your aircraft and all of our wallets happy,” Ginter added.

View the video here.