Statistics
Not a complete record. A partial collection of documented occurrences: counts, not rates, and no measure of aviation risk. Coverage
1,548 of 183,362 records: 1 more filter, leaving out 2,906 unreviewed and minor records. Include them · Show all 183,362
Years covered19731 Jan 1973 – 31 Dec 1973
Matching occurrences1,5481,498 accidents · 43 incidents · 1,278 mapped
Fatal occurrences729Fatality total known for 1,547 of 1,548
Reported fatalities3,457Plus 668 serious and 577 minor injuries reported
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- Occurrences over time Most occurrences in 1973 (1,548)
- Occurrences by place Top US state or territory: California (173)
- Occurrences by aircraft Most common type: Cessna 150 (129)
- Aircraft age Year built not recorded for these aircraft
- Occurrences by operation Most often: Part 91: General aviation (private owner) (1,050)
- Phase of flight and conditions Most common phase: En route (486)
- Cause findings Most common cause area: Pilot in command › Failed to obtain/maintain flying speed
- Deadliest occurrences 1973 Kano Nigeria Airways Boeing 707 crash, 176 on board