Statistics
Not a complete record. A partial collection of documented occurrences: counts, not rates, and no measure of aviation risk. Coverage
259 of 183,362 records: 1 more filter, leaving out 12 unreviewed and minor records. Include them · Show all 183,362
Years covered1982–202530 Mar 1982 – 29 Nov 2025
Matching occurrences259132 accidents · 127 incidents · 253 mapped
Fatal occurrences6Fatality total known for 256 of 259
Reported fatalities317Plus 124 serious and 358 minor injuries reported
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- Occurrences over time Most occurrences in 1987 (15)
- Occurrences by place Top US state or territory: Illinois (123)
- Occurrences by aircraft Most common type: Boeing 727 (29)
- Aircraft age Median age 13 years
- Occurrences by operation Most often: Part 121: Air carrier (scheduled domestic passenger service) (223)
- Phase of flight and conditions Most common phase: En route (97)
- Cause findings Most common cause area: Personnel issues › Action/decision
- Deadliest occurrences USAir Flight 427, 132 on board