Randy Babbitt

Former FAA Administrator (2009-2011)

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Born: June 9, 1946, Miami

Education: University of Georgia, University of Miami

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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General aviation reaches lowest fatal accident rate on record

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As of May 2026: Out of office; safety architecture he helped relaunch is still operating

In 1994, small planes in the United States killed people at a rate of 1.81 fatal accidents per 100,000 flight hours. Three decades later, the rate has fallen by more than half.

Updated May 22