Statistics
Not a complete record. A partial collection of documented occurrences: counts, not rates, and no measure of aviation risk. Coverage
473 of 183,362 records: 1 more filter, leaving out 12 unreviewed and minor records. Include them · Show all 183,362
Years covered1982–202517 Jan 1982 – 13 Sept 2025
Matching occurrences473470 accidents · 3 incidents · 423 mapped
Fatal occurrences47Fatality total known for 473 of 473
Reported fatalities98Plus 45 serious and 89 minor injuries reported
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- Occurrences over time Most occurrences in 1984 (26)
- Occurrences by place Top US state or territory: Alaska (473)
- Occurrences by aircraft Most common type: Piper PA-18 (52)
- Aircraft age Median age 49 years
- Occurrences by operation Most often: Part 91: General aviation (private owner) (448)
- Phase of flight and conditions Most common phase: Landing (228)
- Cause findings Most common cause area: Pilot in command › Directional control, not maintained
- Deadliest occurrences ANC85FA163 · Cessna 180H, 6 on board