An analysis of a pilot's adherence to their personal weather minimums

•Personal minimums are used in aviation as a risk mitigation strategy for pilots.•Pilots self-assign weather conditions higher than legal requirements for safety.•The purpose of this study was to determine if pilots adhere to their personal minimums.•The results found 96% of pilots violated their personal minimums.•Personal minimums may not be adequately reducing risk if they are not used properly.