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May

Occurrences in May of any year.

Leaves out 6,834 unreviewed and minor records. Include them

Occurrences10,86210,487 accidents · 344 incidents · 10,232 mapped
Fatal occurrences2,589Fatality total known for 10,804 of 10,862
Reported fatalities10,711Plus 2,512 serious injuries reported
Years1902–202612 May 1902 – 31 May 2026

By year

May: occurrences by year
YearOccurrencesFatal occurrencesFatalities
19021 occurrences in 1902, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).12
19121 occurrences in 1912, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).12
19191 occurrences in 1919, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).14
19231 occurrences in 1923, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).16
19321 occurrences in 1932, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).00
19341 occurrences in 1934, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).16
19352 occurrences in 1935, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).257
19371 occurrences in 1937, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).136
19381 occurrences in 1938, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).15
19391 occurrences in 1939, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).16
19411 occurrences in 1941, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).00
19421 occurrences in 1942, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).111
19432 occurrences in 1943, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).210
19443 occurrences in 1944, 3 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).358
19452 occurrences in 1945, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).243
19462 occurrences in 1946, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).215
19475 occurrences in 1947, 5 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).5160
19481 occurrences in 1948, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).131
19493 occurrences in 1949, 3 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).358
19501 occurrences in 1950, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).113
19523 occurrences in 1952, 3 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).315
19535 occurrences in 1953, 5 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).5109
19551 occurrences in 1955, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).120
19561 occurrences in 1956, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).115
19573 occurrences in 1957, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).271
19586 occurrences in 1958, 6 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).6115
19591 occurrences in 1959, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).131
19602 occurrences in 1960, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).12
19612 occurrences in 1961, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).2139
19627 occurrences in 1962, 4 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).498
19639 occurrences in 1963, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).246
196447 occurrences in 1964, 20 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).2085
196580 occurrences in 1965, 34 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).34214
1966101 occurrences in 1966, 48 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).4890
196792 occurrences in 1967, 47 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).47100
1968130 occurrences in 1968, 55 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).55382
1969154 occurrences in 1969, 54 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).54146
1970126 occurrences in 1970, 51 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).51142
1971142 occurrences in 1971, 58 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).58201
1972143 occurrences in 1972, 72 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).72452
1973134 occurrences in 1973, 51 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).51282
1974162 occurrences in 1974, 68 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).68177
1975144 occurrences in 1975, 50 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).50100
1976119 occurrences in 1976, 58 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).58196
1977104 occurrences in 1977, 45 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).45247
1978125 occurrences in 1978, 65 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).65128
1979102 occurrences in 1979, 45 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).45374
1980101 occurrences in 1980, 52 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).5290
1981135 occurrences in 1981, 60 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).60134
1982385 occurrences in 1982, 62 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).62135
1983326 occurrences in 1983, 59 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).59135
1984340 occurrences in 1984, 61 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).6196
1985296 occurrences in 1985, 51 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).51190
1986285 occurrences in 1986, 57 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).57165
1987223 occurrences in 1987, 37 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).37252
1988233 occurrences in 1988, 47 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).47115
1989221 occurrences in 1989, 42 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).4288
1990250 occurrences in 1990, 43 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).43130
1991242 occurrences in 1991, 44 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).44304
1992207 occurrences in 1992, 47 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).4786
1993234 occurrences in 1993, 38 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).38209
1994214 occurrences in 1994, 40 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).4068
1995180 occurrences in 1995, 39 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).3982
1996206 occurrences in 1996, 22 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).22148
1997189 occurrences in 1997, 30 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).3093
1998224 occurrences in 1998, 43 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).43181
1999228 occurrences in 1999, 45 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).4580
2000186 occurrences in 2000, 35 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).3592
2001174 occurrences in 2001, 34 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).34123
2002182 occurrences in 2002, 31 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).31552
2003177 occurrences in 2003, 30 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).30153
2004176 occurrences in 2004, 36 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).3693
2005186 occurrences in 2005, 28 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).2862
2006179 occurrences in 2006, 19 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).19143
2007162 occurrences in 2007, 34 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).34173
2008195 occurrences in 2008, 43 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).43135
2009171 occurrences in 2009, 27 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).27188
2010166 occurrences in 2010, 32 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).32362
2011162 occurrences in 2011, 31 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).31110
2012193 occurrences in 2012, 38 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).38126
2013162 occurrences in 2013, 29 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).2959
2014146 occurrences in 2014, 25 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).2569
2015142 occurrences in 2015, 28 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).2865
2016154 occurrences in 2016, 30 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).30120
2017153 occurrences in 2017, 32 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).3265
2018182 occurrences in 2018, 38 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).38178
2019158 occurrences in 2019, 44 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).44121
2020103 occurrences in 2020, 29 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).29142
2021127 occurrences in 2021, 23 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).2349
2022112 occurrences in 2022, 25 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).2563
2023136 occurrences in 2023, 22 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).2245
2024121 occurrences in 2024, 17 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).1733
202577 occurrences in 2025, 17 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).1788
202684 occurrences in 2026, 14 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1982 (385).1421

Aircraft types

May: most common aircraft types
Aircraft typeOccurrencesFatal occurrencesFatalities
Cessna 172751147292
Piper PA-28577148302
Cessna 15042295136
Cessna 18239190171
Cessna 1522302336
Piper PA-182104161
Cessna 21019860127
Grumman G-1641851820
Beechcraft 3517688190
Piper PA-221593253

Airports most often reported

May: airports most often reported
AirportOccurrencesShareFatal occurrencesFatalities
Merrill Field (MRI)Merrill Field (MRI): 47 occurrences, 0.4% of the occurrences shown. 6 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row.0.4%615
Centennial Airport (APA)Centennial Airport (APA): 40 occurrences, 0.4% of the occurrences shown. 9 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Merrill Field (MRI), 47).0.4%915
Talkeetna Airport (TKA)Talkeetna Airport (TKA): 28 occurrences, 0.3% of the occurrences shown. 2 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Merrill Field (MRI), 47).0.3%25
Falcon Field (FFZ)Falcon Field (FFZ): 24 occurrences, 0.2% of the occurrences shown. 5 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Merrill Field (MRI), 47).0.2%57
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC): 24 occurrences, 0.2% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Merrill Field (MRI), 47).0.2%00
DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK)DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK): 23 occurrences, 0.2% of the occurrences shown. 6 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Merrill Field (MRI), 47).0.2%612
Denver International Airport (DEN)Denver International Airport (DEN): 23 occurrences, 0.2% of the occurrences shown. 2 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Merrill Field (MRI), 47).0.2%24
North Perry Airport (HWO)North Perry Airport (HWO): 23 occurrences, 0.2% of the occurrences shown. 5 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Merrill Field (MRI), 47).0.2%57
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI)Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI): 22 occurrences, 0.2% of the occurrences shown. 4 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Merrill Field (MRI), 47).0.2%47
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD): 22 occurrences, 0.2% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Merrill Field (MRI), 47).0.2%00

Countries

May: countries
CountryOccurrencesShareFatal occurrencesFatalities
United StatesUnited States: 10,280 occurrences, 94.6% of the occurrences shown. 2,230 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row.94.6%2,2304,844
UnknownUnknown: 98 occurrences, 0.9% of the occurrences shown. 58 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (United States, 10,280).0.9%58485
CanadaCanada: 29 occurrences, 0.3% of the occurrences shown. 20 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (United States, 10,280).0.3%2057
Soviet UnionSoviet Union: 27 occurrences, 0.2% of the occurrences shown. 23 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (United States, 10,280).0.2%23612
BrazilBrazil: 26 occurrences, 0.2% of the occurrences shown. 21 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (United States, 10,280).0.2%21158
MexicoMexico: 21 occurrences, 0.2% of the occurrences shown. 14 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (United States, 10,280).0.2%1444
United KingdomUnited Kingdom: 20 occurrences, 0.2% of the occurrences shown. 12 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (United States, 10,280).0.2%1272
AustraliaAustralia: 15 occurrences, 0.1% of the occurrences shown. 9 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (United States, 10,280).0.1%933
SpainSpain: 14 occurrences, 0.1% of the occurrences shown. 11 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (United States, 10,280).0.1%1198
FranceFrance: 13 occurrences, 0.1% of the occurrences shown. 7 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (United States, 10,280).0.1%718

US states and territories

May: US states and territories
StateOccurrencesShareFatal occurrencesFatalities
CaliforniaCalifornia: 1,157 occurrences, 10.7% of the occurrences shown. 318 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row.10.7%318680
TexasTexas: 768 occurrences, 7.1% of the occurrences shown. 155 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (California, 1,157).7.1%155374
AlaskaAlaska: 656 occurrences, 6.0% of the occurrences shown. 92 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (California, 1,157).6.0%92167
FloridaFlorida: 586 occurrences, 5.4% of the occurrences shown. 103 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (California, 1,157).5.4%103283
ArizonaArizona: 367 occurrences, 3.4% of the occurrences shown. 75 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (California, 1,157).3.4%75147
WashingtonWashington: 335 occurrences, 3.1% of the occurrences shown. 79 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (California, 1,157).3.1%79140
ColoradoColorado: 300 occurrences, 2.8% of the occurrences shown. 64 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (California, 1,157).2.8%64120
New YorkNew York: 265 occurrences, 2.4% of the occurrences shown. 52 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (California, 1,157).2.4%52101
MichiganMichigan: 256 occurrences, 2.4% of the occurrences shown. 53 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (California, 1,157).2.4%5394
ArkansasArkansas: 253 occurrences, 2.3% of the occurrences shown. 43 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (California, 1,157).2.3%4359

Deadliest occurrences

May: deadliest occurrences
OccurrenceDateTotal fatalitiesLocationAircraft
American Airlines Flight 19125 May 1979273Des Plaines, near O'Hare International Airport, Illinois, US1
China Airlines Flight 61125 May 2002225Taiwan Strait, 28 mi NE of Magong, Penghu Islands, Taiwan1
Lauda Air Flight 00426 May 1991223Phu Toei National Park, Suphan Buri province, Thailand1
LOT Polish Airlines Flight 50559 May 1987183Kabaty Woods nature reserve, near Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport, Warsaw, Poland1
Air India Express Flight 81222 May 2010158Mangalore International Airport, Mangaluru, India1
1968 Kham Duc C-130 shootdown12 May 1968155Kham Duc Airstrip, Kham Duc, South Vietnam1
EAS Airlines Flight 42264 May 2002149District of Ungwar Maja, Gwammaja, near Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, Nigeria1
SAM Colombia Flight 50119 May 1993132Mt. Paramo Frontino, Urrao, Antioquia Department, Colombia1
Aeroflot Flight 149118 May 1972122Near Kharkiv Airport, Kharkiv, Ukrainian SSR1
Pakistan International Airlines Flight 70520 May 1965121near Cairo International Airport, Egypt1

All occurrences

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  1. WPR26FA202 · Pipistrel D O O SINUS 912

    31 May 2026 · Columbus, MS, United States · 1 fatal

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  2. CEN26LA215 · EAA Acro Sport II

    31 May 2026 · Sheridan, AR, United States

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  3. WPR26LA208 · Cessna 140

    31 May 2026 · Pasco, WA, United States

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  4. WPR26LA214 · Mooney M20J

    31 May 2026 · Albuquerque, NM, United States

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  5. ERA26LA223 · Cessna T210 M

    30 May 2026 · Loíza, PR, United States

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  6. CEN26LA208 · American Aviation AA-1A

    30 May 2026 · Amery, WI, United States

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  7. CEN26LA209 · Bellanca 7GCBC

    30 May 2026 · Jonesboro, AR, United States

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  8. WPR26LA204 · Air Tractor Inc AT-602

    30 May 2026 · Robbins, CA, United States

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  9. ERA26LA221 · Cessna 172P

    29 May 2026 · Pembroke Pines, FL, United States

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  10. CEN26LA206 · Pitts SPECIAL S-1S

    29 May 2026 · Bartlesville, OK, United States

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  11. Prestige Helicopters Robinson Helicopter Co R66 accident

    29 May 2026 · Dawsonville, GA, United States · 2 fatal

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  12. ERA26LA224 · Boeing E75

    29 May 2026 · Dresden, OH, United States

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  13. CEN26LA210 · Cessna 172S

    29 May 2026 · Colorado Springs, CO, United States

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  14. ERA26LA220 · Piper PA-28-180

    28 May 2026 · Chesapeake, VA, United States

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  15. CEN26LA204 · Mustang Aeronautics MUSTANG II

    28 May 2026 · Richmond, TX, United States

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  16. WPR26LA206 · Cessna 177 B

    28 May 2026 · Cascade, ID, United States

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  17. CEN26LA199 · Cessna A188B

    27 May 2026 · Blair, NE, United States

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  18. ERA26LA218 · Gulfstream Aerospace Corp GVII-G600

    27 May 2026 · Birmingham, AL, United States

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  19. CEN26LA200 · Cessna 172

    27 May 2026 · Naubinway, MI, United States

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  20. ERA26LA219 · Rainbow Aircraft (PTY) Ltd CHEETAH XLS

    27 May 2026 · Knightdale, NC, United States

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  21. CEN26FA197 · Fokker DR1 Replica

    26 May 2026 · Frankston, TX, United States · 1 fatal

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  22. ERA26FA214 · Piper PA-25-235

    26 May 2026 · Saratoga Springs, NY, United States · 1 fatal

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  23. ERA26LA228 · Cessna R182

    26 May 2026 · Fitchburg, MA, United States

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  24. ANC26LA044 · Sling Aircraft (PTY) Ltd SLING LSA

    25 May 2026 · Makanalua, HI, United States

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  25. CEN26LA196 · Guenther Glen A SEAREY LSX

    24 May 2026 · Briarcliff, TX, United States

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  26. WPR26FA198 · Mooney M20J

    23 May 2026 · Woodlake, CA, United States · 1 fatal

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  27. ERA26LA216 · Cessna A188B

    23 May 2026 · Doerun, GA, United States

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  28. WPR26LA203 · PZL-Swidnik PW-5

    23 May 2026 · Soap Lake, WA, United States

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  29. ERA26LA235 · Piper PA-24-250

    23 May 2026 · Bartow, FL, United States

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  30. CEN26LA195 · Cub Crafters Inc CC18-180

    22 May 2026 · Littlefield, TX, United States

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  31. ERA26LA215 · Textron Aviation Inc 172S

    22 May 2026 · Jupiter Farms, FL, United States

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  32. CEN26LA202 · Piper PA-32R-300

    22 May 2026 · Comanche, TX, United States

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  33. ERA26LA212 · Granito Joseph R RV-7A

    21 May 2026 · Jaffrey, NH, United States

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  34. WPR26LA200 · Maule M-7-260C

    21 May 2026 · Kanab, UT, United States

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  35. CEN26LA193 · Cessna 140

    20 May 2026 · Rice Lake, WI, United States

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  36. CEN26LA194 · Lockwood AIR CAM

    20 May 2026 · Hutchinson, KS, United States

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  37. CEN26LA216 · Cessna 182P

    20 May 2026 · Northport, MI, United States

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  38. CEN26FA192 · Cessna 172N

    18 May 2026 · Westerly, RI, United States · 1 fatal

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  39. ERA26LA209 · Cessna 172S

    18 May 2026 · Harrison, NY, United States

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  40. WPR26LA195 · Cessna 180

    18 May 2026 · Arco, ID, United States

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  41. WPR26FA189 · Piper PA-32-300

    17 May 2026 · Empire, NV, United States · 2 fatal

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  42. WPR26LA196 · Diamond DA40

    17 May 2026 · Wells, NV, United States

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  43. WPR26LA192 · Cirrus Design Corp SR22T

    16 May 2026 · Vernal, UT, United States

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  44. CEN26LA190 · Downer 14-19-3

    16 May 2026 · Forney, TX, United States · 1 fatal

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  45. CEN26LA191 · Vertical Aviation HUMMINGBIRD 300L

    16 May 2026 · Lee's Summit, MO, United States

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  46. WPR26LA191 · Bigham Jack L MARQUART M 5 CHARGER

    15 May 2026 · Tucson, AZ, United States

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  47. CEN26LA189 · Mooney M20J

    15 May 2026 · Morris, IL, United States

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  48. ERA26LA210 · John Bradley VANS RV-7

    15 May 2026 · Athens, GA, United States

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  49. ERA26FA208 · Piper PA-28-180

    14 May 2026 · Akron, OH, United States · 2 fatal

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  50. WPR26LA188 · McDonnell Douglas Helicopter 500

    14 May 2026 · Twin Falls, ID, United States

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