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Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)

Occurrences with Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) reported as an aircraft's departure or destination airport.

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Occurrences108105 accidents · 3 incidents · 103 mapped
Fatal occurrences32Fatality total known for 108 of 108
Reported fatalities69Plus 19 serious injuries reported
Years1982–202525 Apr 1982 – 23 Dec 2025

By year

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP): occurrences by year
YearOccurrencesFatal occurrencesFatalities
19826 occurrences in 1982, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).26
19834 occurrences in 1983, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).13
19845 occurrences in 1984, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).14
19853 occurrences in 1985, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).00
19863 occurrences in 1986, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).11
19876 occurrences in 1987, 3 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).35
19883 occurrences in 1988, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).13
19895 occurrences in 1989, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).27
19903 occurrences in 1990, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).13
19912 occurrences in 1991, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).25
19922 occurrences in 1992, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).11
19932 occurrences in 1993, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).12
19944 occurrences in 1994, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).00
19954 occurrences in 1995, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).11
19963 occurrences in 1996, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).11
19974 occurrences in 1997, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).12
19982 occurrences in 1998, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).11
19991 occurrences in 1999, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).00
20003 occurrences in 2000, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).12
20013 occurrences in 2001, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).23
20023 occurrences in 2002, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).00
20033 occurrences in 2003, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).12
20042 occurrences in 2004, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).00
20052 occurrences in 2005, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).12
20062 occurrences in 2006, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).00
20072 occurrences in 2007, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).00
20092 occurrences in 2009, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).00
20106 occurrences in 2010, 3 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).33
20113 occurrences in 2011, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).00
20121 occurrences in 2012, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).00
20131 occurrences in 2013, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).12
20142 occurrences in 2014, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).00
20154 occurrences in 2015, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).12
20162 occurrences in 2016, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).12
20171 occurrences in 2017, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).00
20181 occurrences in 2018, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).00
20201 occurrences in 2020, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).00
20241 occurrences in 2024, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).16
20251 occurrences in 2025, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (6).00

Aircraft types

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP): most common aircraft types
Aircraft typeOccurrencesFatal occurrencesFatalities
Cessna 1721438
Piper PA-281338
Cessna 182612
Beechcraft 35522
Cessna 150411
Aero Commander 680335
Cessna 152312
Cessna 210311
Piper PA-32325
Swearingen SA226300

Countries

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP): countries
CountryOccurrencesShareFatal occurrencesFatalities
United StatesUnited States: 107 occurrences, 99.1% of the occurrences shown. 31 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row.99.1%3167
MexicoMexico: 1 occurrences, 0.9% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (United States, 107).0.9%12

US states and territories

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP): US states and territories
StateOccurrencesShareFatal occurrencesFatalities
CaliforniaCalifornia: 93 occurrences, 86.1% of the occurrences shown. 27 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row.86.1%2757
ArizonaArizona: 6 occurrences, 5.6% of the occurrences shown. 2 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (California, 93).5.6%26
NevadaNevada: 4 occurrences, 3.7% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (California, 93).3.7%11
New MexicoNew Mexico: 1 occurrences, 0.9% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (California, 93).0.9%00
OregonOregon: 1 occurrences, 0.9% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (California, 93).0.9%00
TexasTexas: 1 occurrences, 0.9% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (California, 93).0.9%13
UtahUtah: 1 occurrences, 0.9% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (California, 93).0.9%00

Deadliest occurrences

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP): deadliest occurrences
OccurrenceDateTotal fatalitiesLocationAircraft
2024 Orbic Air Eurocopter EC130 crash9 Feb 20246near Halloran Springs, San Bernardino County, California, United States1
LAX90FA002 · Piper PA-28RT-201T PA-28RT-205 Oct 19894Palm Springs, CA, United States1
LAX85FA059 · Piper PA-34-200T21 Nov 19844Independence, CA, United States1
LAX92FA033 · Cessna 337F1 Nov 19913Bullhead City, AZ, United States1
LAX90FA235 · Cessna 1771 Jul 19903LAKE HAVASU, AZ, United States1
LAX89FA106 · Piper PA-24-26012 Feb 19893Julian, CA, United States1
FTW88FA066 · Aero Commander 68019 Feb 19883El Paso, TX, United States1
LAX83FUG13 · Piper PA-32-30018 Jan 19833Palm Springs, CA, United States1
LAX83FA047 · Cessna 172N28 Nov 1982312NM EAST OF AN, CA, United States1
LAX83FUG07 · Cessna 172N28 Nov 19823NEAR RIALTO, CA, United States1

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  1. WPR26LA071 · Cirrus Design Corp SR22T

    23 Dec 2025 · Lake Elsinore, CA, United States

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  2. 2024 Orbic Air Eurocopter EC130 crash

    9 Feb 2024 · near Halloran Springs, San Bernardino County, California, United States · 6 fatal

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  3. WPR20CA146 · Cessna 182 P

    6 May 2020 · Perris, CA, United States

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  4. GAA18CA256 · Cessna A185 F

    5 May 2018 · Chandler, AZ, United States

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  5. GAA17CA333 · Swearingen SA227 TT

    12 Mar 2017 · Santa Monica, CA, United States

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  6. WPR16LA078 · Boeing A75N1(PT17)

    2 Mar 2016 · Palm Springs, CA, United States

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  7. WPR16FA059 · Piper PA 24-260 260C

    28 Jan 2016 · Santa Rosa, CA, United States · 2 fatal

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  8. WPR16FA014 · Piper PA 28R-180

    17 Oct 2015 · Morongo Valley, CA, United States · 2 fatal

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  9. GAA15CA106 · Cessna 182Q Q

    3 Jun 2015 · Palm Springs, CA, United States

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  10. WPR15LA165 · Raytheon Aircraft Company B200 UNDESIGNAT

    16 May 2015 · Carlsbad, CA, United States

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  11. WPR15CA100 · Cessna U206 - G

    9 Feb 2015 · Kernville, CA, United States

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  12. WPR15IA046 · Embraer EMB-505

    23 Nov 2014 · Palm Springs, CA, United States

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  13. WPR14CA399 · Cessna 172N

    30 Sept 2014 · Thermal, CA, United States

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  14. WPR14FA012 · Mooney M20E

    9 Oct 2013 · Julian, CA, United States · 2 fatal

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  15. WPR12LA324 · Hawker Beechcraft G58

    20 Jul 2012 · Medford, OR, United States

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  16. WPR11CA204 · Cessna 172P

    21 Apr 2011 · Palm Springs, CA, United States

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  17. WPR11CA123 · Beech 95-B55 (T42A)

    6 Feb 2011 · Van Nuys, CA, United States

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  18. WPR11CA124 · Cessna 182D

    6 Feb 2011 · Quartzsite, AZ, United States

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  19. WPR11FA078 · Aero Commander 680FL

    20 Dec 2010 · Perris, CA, United States · 1 fatal

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  20. WPR11CA014 · Boeing A75N1(PT17)

    12 Oct 2010 · Palm Springs, CA, United States

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  21. WPR11LA004 · Beech A35

    8 Oct 2010 · Blue Diamond, NV, United States · 1 fatal

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  22. WPR10LA259 · SOCATA TB-20

    22 May 2010 · Happy Camp, CA, United States · 1 fatal

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  23. WPR10LA119 · Czech Aircraft Works Spol SRO SPORTCRUISER

    25 Jan 2010 · La Quinta, CA, United States

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  24. WPR10LA115 · Cessna 172M

    18 Jan 2010 · Joshua Tree, CA, United States

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  25. WPR09LA164 · Piper PA-28-181

    23 Mar 2009 · Firebaugh, CA, United States

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  26. WPR09CA134 · Kreps Thorp T-18-C

    28 Feb 2009 · Palm Springs, CA, United States

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  27. LAX07CA261 · Cessna T210N

    1 Sept 2007 · San Jose, CA, United States

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  28. SEA07CA192 · Cub Crafters Inc. CC11-100

    30 Jun 2007 · Palm Springs, CA, United States

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  29. ANC06LA021 · Piper PA-32R-300

    4 Mar 2006 · Winslow, AZ, United States

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  30. LAX06LA103 · Harwood Kenneth Lancair 360A

    6 Feb 2006 · Thermal, CA, United States

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  31. LAX05FA175 · Cessna 182M

    15 May 2005 · Palm Springs, CA, United States · 2 fatal

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  32. LAX05LA118 · Cessna 172S

    22 Mar 2005 · Thermal, CA, United States

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  33. DCA04MA049 · Raytheon Corporate Jets 390 Premier I

    27 May 2004 · North Las Vegas, NV, United States

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  34. LAX04CA130 · Cessna 172S

    14 Feb 2004 · Riverside, CA, United States

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  35. LAX04GA051 · Piper PA-28-180

    21 Nov 2003 · Big Bear City, CA, United States · 2 fatal

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  36. LAX03LA112 · Cessna 172R

    11 Mar 2003 · Thermal, CA, United States

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  37. LAX03FA067 · Cessna 414

    14 Jan 2003 · Palm Springs, CA, United States

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  38. LAX03LA046 · Cessna 182Q

    10 Nov 2002 · PACOIMA, CA, United States

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  39. LAX02LA130 · Cessna 172S

    3 Apr 2002 · Palm Springs, CA, United States

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  40. LAX02LA129 · Piper PA28R-200

    19 Mar 2002 · Redlands, CA, United States

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  41. LAX01FA253 · McDougall VERI EZE

    20 Jul 2001 · Palm Springs, CA, United States · 2 fatal

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  42. LAX01LA153 · Holt CHRISTIAN EAGLE II

    22 Apr 2001 · White Water, CA, United States · 1 fatal

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  43. LAX01LA096 · Cessna 195A

    10 Feb 2001 · Palm Springs, CA, United States

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  44. LAX00LA356 · Cessna 177B

    2 Sept 2000 · HINKLEY, CA, United States

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  45. LAX00FA209 · Cessna 152

    31 May 2000 · Palm Springs, CA, United States · 2 fatal

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  46. LAX00FA101 · Cessna 172N

    15 Feb 2000 · Palm Springs, CA, United States

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  47. LAX99LA094 · Beech F33

    18 Feb 1999 · Prescott, AZ, United States

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  48. LAX99FA001 · Aero Commander 680 FPL

    1 Oct 1998 · Palm Springs, CA, United States · 1 fatal

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  49. LAX98IA158 · North American NA265-65

    10 May 1998 · Palm Springs, CA, United States

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  50. Flight 536 · McDonnell Douglas MD-80

    19 Dec 1997 · San Francisco, CA, United States

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