Statistics
Not a complete record. A partial collection of documented occurrences: counts, not rates, and no measure of aviation risk. Coverage
108,028 of 183,362 records: 1 more filter, leaving out 62,602 unreviewed and minor records. Include them · Show all 183,362
Years covered1908–202617 Sept 1908 – 15 Sept 2026
Matching occurrences108,028104,824 accidents · 3,180 incidents · 103,487 mapped
Fatal occurrences25,453Fatality total known for 107,940 of 108,028
Reported fatalities60,789Plus 27,289 serious and 34,923 minor injuries reported
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- Occurrences over time Most occurrences in 1982 (3,524)
- Occurrences by place Top US state or territory: California (11,780)
- Occurrences by aircraft Most common type: Cessna 172 (8,022)
- Aircraft age Median age 37 years
- Occurrences by operation Most often: Part 91: General aviation (private owner) (88,265)
- Phase of flight and conditions Most common phase: Landing (25,691)
- Cause findings Most common cause area: Personnel issues › Task performance
- Deadliest occurrences American Airlines Flight 587, 260 on board