Statistics
Not a complete record. A partial collection of documented occurrences: counts, not rates, and no measure of aviation risk. Coverage
167 of 183,362 records: 1 more filter, leaving out 101 unreviewed and minor records. Include them · Show all 183,362
Years covered1938–202624 Aug 1938 – 20 Jan 2026
Matching occurrences167112 accidents · 32 incidents · 99 mapped
Fatal occurrences66Fatality total known for 149 of 167
Reported fatalities1,949Plus 55 serious and 208 minor injuries reported
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- Occurrences over time Most occurrences in 2016 (9)
- Occurrences by place Countries, states and airports
- Occurrences by aircraft Most common type: Boeing 737 (17)
- Aircraft age Median age 27 years
- Occurrences by operation Most often: Non-U.S., Commercial (24)
- Phase of flight and conditions Most common phase: En route (31)
- Cause findings Most common cause area: Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena
- Deadliest occurrences Japan Air Lines Flight 123, 520 on board