What is the fatality rate of the Cessna Caravan?
Within this period, the FAA recorded 116 accidents of the model, which represents an accident rate of 0. Of these, 19 had fatal victims and 13 caused injured passengers. Therefore, the rate of fatal accidents was 0. Safety Analysis of the Cessna 172 Safety Record According to a 1995 AOPA Safety Review, its fatal accident rate in the 1990s was 0. In contrast, general aviation averaged 1. Today, safety has improved further. The FAA reports a 2022 rate of 0. FAA Safety.
What is special about the Cessna Caravan?
Unmatched versatility. The cessna caravan is designed to handle a variety of missions with ease. With its high-wing design, robust landing gear, and short takeoff and landing (stol) capabilities, the caravan can access remote airstrips, grass fields, and even water (with amphibious floats). The cessna® caravan® is the ideal aircraft for parachute operations with the ability to operate out of rural airports and carry up to 15 jumpers with bench style seating. The available roll up cabin door opens easily in-flight and creates an obstruction free opening for jumping.
What is the 10 year rule for caravans?
The 10 Year Rule for static caravans dictates that if a caravan has been used continuously as a mobile home or a residence for over ten years, it becomes immune to enforcement actions. If you want to live in a static caravan, it will need to be either on a residential caravan park or on private land that you either own or rent. If you plan to put a static on private land, you’ll need to make sure the land has the right planning permission for a caravan.