Below is a link to the slides from the talk on flight schools at the September 12, 2011 Ocean Park Association meeting. Slides for Flight School Presentation – Sept 12, 2011
Summary of Accidents at SMO
83 accidents/incidents occurred since 1982 either at SMO, on approach to SMO, after departing from SMO, or involving aircraft operated out of SMO, plus two that occurred in Santa Monica airspace. There were 40 fatalities. 22 of the 82 accidents were on…
SMO Related Crashes
Santa Monica Airport – 1950’s – wet runway According to the partial list of Aviation Accidents connected with SMO (compiled by Zina Josephs), there have been a total of 83 incidents/crashes since 1982 associated with SMO. Incidents prior to 1982…
Pattern Flying at SMO during Proscribed Periods
This report provides a detailed study of pattern flying activity during proscribed periods (i.e., when supposedly banned) at SMO for every day over a three and a half month period. The report used WebTrak to document over 1,300 pattern loops.…
City Noise Analysis 250 Degree Right Turn
This report was prepared for the City of Santa Monica by “Mestre Greve Associates” and was presented to the Airport Commission. The report mirrors the methodology used by the FAA when assessing noise impacts and so gives the city an…
2010 Airport Noise Report
This report, prepared by airport staff, summarizes airport operations in 2010 and covers various aspects of airport operation. A significant portion of the report relates to noise, path, and curfew violations. 2010 Airport Noise Report
FAA 250 heading Test
This document presents interim findings of the FAA 250 heading test in 2010. FAA 250 Heading Test Review Below is a response to the report prepared by Valerie Griffin FAA Interim Review Analysis