Statistics
Not a complete record. A partial collection of documented occurrences: counts, not rates, and no measure of aviation risk. Coverage
1,435 of 183,362 records: 1 more filter, leaving out 3,810 unreviewed and minor records. Include them · Show all 183,362
Years covered19681 Jan 1968 – 31 Dec 1968
Matching occurrences1,4351,391 accidents · 40 incidents · 1,193 mapped
Fatal occurrences669Fatality total known for 1,435 of 1,435
Reported fatalities2,657Plus 650 serious and 595 minor injuries reported
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- Occurrences over time Most occurrences in 1968 (1,435)
- Occurrences by place Top US state or territory: California (191)
- Occurrences by aircraft Most common type: Cessna 150 (98)
- Aircraft age Year built not recorded for these aircraft
- Occurrences by operation Most often: Part 91: General aviation (private owner) (966)
- Phase of flight and conditions Most common phase: En route (436)
- Cause findings Most common cause area: Pilot in command › Failed to obtain/maintain flying speed
- Deadliest occurrences 1968 Kham Duc C-130 shootdown, 155 on board