Statistics
Not a complete record. A partial collection of documented occurrences: counts, not rates, and no measure of aviation risk. Coverage
1,516 of 183,362 records: 1 more filter, leaving out 3,436 unreviewed and minor records. Include them · Show all 183,362
Years covered19701 Jan 1970 – 31 Dec 1970
Matching occurrences1,5161,425 accidents · 87 incidents · 1,238 mapped
Fatal occurrences657Fatality total known for 1,515 of 1,516
Reported fatalities2,384Plus 802 serious and 730 minor injuries reported
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- Occurrences over time Most occurrences in 1970 (1,516)
- Occurrences by place Top US state or territory: California (177)
- Occurrences by aircraft Most common type: Piper PA-28 (114)
- Aircraft age Year built not recorded for these aircraft
- Occurrences by operation Most often: Part 91: General aviation (private owner) (992)
- Phase of flight and conditions Most common phase: En route (492)
- Cause findings Most common cause area: Pilot in command › Failed to obtain/maintain flying speed
- Deadliest occurrences Dan-Air Flight 1903, 112 on board