GAO notes 20-year decline in 'Class A' aircraft accidents

A General Accounting Office report reveals a 20-year decline in major military aircraft accidents, but found that human error - not necessary pilot error - was a factor in 73% of the crashes in the past two years. GAO also said in the report - "Military Aircraft Safety: Significant Improvements...

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