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Accidents and incidents at Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

Occurrences with Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) reported as an aircraft's departure or destination airport.

186 records from 1982 to 2025, 43 of them fatal. Most often a Cessna 172; most often in Nevada.

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Occurrences186176 accidents · 10 incidents · 185 mapped
Fatal occurrences43Fatality total known for 186 of 186
Reported fatalities82Plus 29 serious injuries reported
Years1982–202518 Jan 1982 – 28 Apr 2025

By year

Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO): occurrences by year
YearOccurrencesFatal occurrencesFatalities
19825 occurrences in 1982, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).22
198312 occurrences in 1983, 4 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).47
198411 occurrences in 1984, 3 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).37
198516 occurrences in 1985, 3 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).33
19865 occurrences in 1986, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).23
198711 occurrences in 1987, 3 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).36
19883 occurrences in 1988, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).00
198912 occurrences in 1989, 4 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).47
19904 occurrences in 1990, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).14
19916 occurrences in 1991, 3 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).34
19921 occurrences in 1992, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).12
19937 occurrences in 1993, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).26
19945 occurrences in 1994, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).11
19952 occurrences in 1995, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).11
19963 occurrences in 1996, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).00
19973 occurrences in 1997, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).00
19989 occurrences in 1998, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).11
19994 occurrences in 1999, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).12
20005 occurrences in 2000, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).00
20013 occurrences in 2001, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).26
20025 occurrences in 2002, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).00
20034 occurrences in 2003, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).00
20041 occurrences in 2004, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).00
20054 occurrences in 2005, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).11
20062 occurrences in 2006, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).12
20075 occurrences in 2007, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).00
20084 occurrences in 2008, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).11
20091 occurrences in 2009, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).00
20101 occurrences in 2010, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).00
20115 occurrences in 2011, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).13
20122 occurrences in 2012, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).12
20133 occurrences in 2013, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).11
20141 occurrences in 2014, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).00
20152 occurrences in 2015, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).00
20164 occurrences in 2016, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).25
20173 occurrences in 2017, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).00
20183 occurrences in 2018, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).00
20194 occurrences in 2019, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).00
20213 occurrences in 2021, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).00
20231 occurrences in 2023, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).15
20251 occurrences in 2025, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1985 (16).00

Aircraft types

Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO): most common aircraft types
Aircraft typeOccurrencesFatal occurrencesFatalities
Cessna 1722235
Cessna 1821446
Piper PA-281349
Cessna 210823
Cessna 152600
Mooney M20524
Beechcraft 35412
Beechcraft 36423
Cessna 310423
Piper PA-31414

US states and territories

Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO): US states and territories
StateOccurrencesShareFatal occurrencesFatalities
NevadaNevada: 99 occurrences, 53.2% of the occurrences shown. 18 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row.53.2%1835
CaliforniaCalifornia: 58 occurrences, 31.2% of the occurrences shown. 17 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Nevada, 99).31.2%1729
OregonOregon: 9 occurrences, 4.8% of the occurrences shown. 2 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Nevada, 99).4.8%26
ArizonaArizona: 3 occurrences, 1.6% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Nevada, 99).1.6%00
ColoradoColorado: 3 occurrences, 1.6% of the occurrences shown. 2 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Nevada, 99).1.6%24
IdahoIdaho: 2 occurrences, 1.1% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Nevada, 99).1.1%00
New MexicoNew Mexico: 2 occurrences, 1.1% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Nevada, 99).1.1%12
WashingtonWashington: 2 occurrences, 1.1% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Nevada, 99).1.1%00
LouisianaLouisiana: 1 occurrences, 0.5% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Nevada, 99).0.5%00
MichiganMichigan: 1 occurrences, 0.5% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Nevada, 99).0.5%00

Deadliest occurrences

Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO): deadliest occurrences
OccurrenceDateTotal fatalitiesLocationAircraft
Guardian Flight Pilatus PC-12/45 accident24 Feb 20235Stagecoach, NV, United States1
LAX02FA031 · Aero Commander 500S21 Nov 20015EAGLEVILLE, CA, United States1
LAX94FA004 · Cessna 177RG2 Oct 19934Petaluma, CA, United States1
DEN90FA100 · Piper PA31-32525 Apr 19904Cedar City, UT, United States1
WPR16FA178 · Piper PA 28R-201T11 Sept 20163Reno, NV, United States1
WPR11FA241 · Cessna R172K28 May 20113Cold Springs, NV, United States1
SEA89FA053 · Piper PA-60-601P4 Mar 19893Lakeview, OR, United States1
SEA87FA102 · SOCATA TB1026 May 19873Battle Mountain, NV, United States1
SEA85FA001 · Cessna R1822 Oct 19843AUSTIN, NV, United States1
SEA84FA058 · Piper PA-28-J3A5D PA-28-J3A519 Feb 19843MOUNTAINDALE, OR, United States1

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  1. WPR25LA143 · Piper PA-28-140

    28 Apr 2025 · Lakeview, OR, United States

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  2. Guardian Flight Pilatus PC-12/45 accident

    24 Feb 2023 · Stagecoach, NV, United States · 5 fatal

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  3. WPR21LA342 · Beech 58 P

    13 Sept 2021 · Palo Alto, CA, United States

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  4. WPR21LA308 · Cessna 172 G

    9 Aug 2021 · Reno, NV, United States

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  5. WPR21LA224 · Cessna 172G

    2 Jun 2021 · Washington, CA, United States

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  6. United Air Lines Flight 401

    9 Jun 2019 · Denver, CO, United States

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  7. WPR19LA138 · Beech 36 A36

    4 May 2019 · Reno, NV, United States

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  8. Compass Airlines Flight 5763

    13 Feb 2019 · Reno, NV, United States

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  9. GAA19CA113 · Cessna 172 S

    29 Jan 2019 · Reno, NV, United States

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  10. GAA19CA039 · Bell OH 58A

    27 Oct 2018 · Carson City, NV, United States

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  11. WPR18LA268 · Piper PA24 250

    17 Sept 2018 · Upland, CA, United States

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  12. WPR18LA070 · Piper PA 32-300 301

    17 Jan 2018 · Reno, NV, United States

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  13. GAA17CA533 · Cessna T182T T

    12 Sept 2017 · Silver Springs, NV, United States

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  14. WPR17LA163 · British Aircraft CORP. BAC STKMSTR MK80 MARK88

    24 Jul 2017 · Henderson, NV, United States

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  15. WPR17LA137 · Cirrus Design Corp SR22

    30 Jun 2017 · Dixon, CA, United States

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  16. WPR16FA178 · Piper PA 28R-201T

    11 Sept 2016 · Reno, NV, United States · 3 fatal

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  17. WPR16FA172 · Beech A36 UNDESIGNAT

    30 Aug 2016 · Sparks, NV, United States · 2 fatal

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  18. WPR16LA127 · Piper PA46 350P

    2 Jun 2016 · Seattle, WA, United States

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  19. GAA16CA259 · Cessna 182 A

    24 May 2016 · Reno, NV, United States

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  20. Compass Airlines Flight 5939

    7 Aug 2015 · South Lake Tahoe, CA, United States

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  21. GAA15CA149 · Piper PA 28-180

    28 Jun 2015 · Novato, CA, United States

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  22. American Medflight Piper PA 31T - II accident

    23 Sept 2014 · Oakland, CA, United States

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  23. Horizon Air Industries Flight 2441

    29 Sept 2013 · Reno, NV, United States

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  24. WPR13FA234 · Cessna 421C

    16 May 2013 · Floriston, CA, United States · 1 fatal

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  25. Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-7H4 incident

    10 May 2013 · Phoenix, AZ, United States

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  26. WPR13LA093 · Kaufmann VANS RV-10

    31 Dec 2012 · Las Vegas, NV, United States

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  27. CEN12FA639 · Mooney M20J

    13 Sept 2012 · Teddys Peak, CO, United States · 2 fatal

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  28. Delta Air Lines Flight 1691

    10 Nov 2011 · Minneapolis, MN, United States

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  29. WPR11CA455 · Cessna 180H

    16 Sept 2011 · Reno, NV, United States

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  30. WPR11FA241 · Cessna R172K

    28 May 2011 · Cold Springs, NV, United States · 3 fatal

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  31. WPR11LA220 · MD Helicopter 369D

    13 May 2011 · Columbia, CA, United States

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  32. WPR11FA093 · Piper PA46-500TP

    9 Jan 2011 · Phoenix, AZ, United States

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  33. WPR10CA144 · Cessna 172

    22 Feb 2010 · Sparks, NV, United States

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  34. WPR09CA405 · Aeronca 7DC-CONV

    13 Aug 2009 · Winnemucca, NV, United States

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  35. LAX08CA279 · Anderson R E/Abromavich L J LANCAIR 360

    25 Aug 2008 · Vancouver, WA, United States

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  36. LAX08FA261 · Cessna 172S

    7 Aug 2008 · Incline Village, NV, United States · 1 fatal

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  37. LAX08CA096 · Cessna T210N

    25 Apr 2008 · Coaldale, NV, United States

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  38. Aero Charter and Transport Cessna 402C accident

    10 Mar 2008 · Mercury, NV, United States

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  39. LAX08CA036 · Piaggio Aero Industries S.P.A. Avanti P-180

    7 Dec 2007 · Battle Mountain, NV, United States

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  40. SEA08CA049 · Beech A23

    29 Nov 2007 · Death Valley, CA, United States

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  41. SEA07IA201 · Cirrus Design Corp. SR22

    15 Jul 2007 · Reno, NV, United States

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  42. LAX07CA192 · Waco UPF-7

    19 Jun 2007 · Reno, NV, United States

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  43. SEA07LA075 · Found Aircraft Canada FBA-2C2

    10 Mar 2007 · Reno, NV, United States

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  44. LAX06FA277 · Raytheon Hawker 800XP

    28 Aug 2006 · Smith, NV, United States

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  45. LAX06FA197 · Beech H35

    7 Jun 2006 · Reno, NV, United States · 2 fatal

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  46. Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-7H4 accident

    12 Oct 2005 · Phoenix, AZ, United States

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  47. LAX05CA322 · Cessna 172P

    30 Sept 2005 · Reno, NV, United States

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  48. LAX05FA088 · Cirrus Design Corp SR22 G2

    6 Feb 2005 · Norden, CA, United States · 1 fatal

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  49. LAX05CA081 · Cessna 182P

    30 Jan 2005 · Reno, NV, United States

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  50. LAX04LA251 · SOCATA TB-20

    28 Jun 2004 · Perris, CA, United States

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