Statistics
Not a complete record. A partial collection of documented occurrences: counts, not rates, and no measure of aviation risk. Coverage
1,439 of 183,362 records: 1 more filter, leaving out 2,436 unreviewed and minor records. Include them · Show all 183,362
Years covered19811 Jan 1981 – 31 Dec 1981
Matching occurrences1,4391,357 accidents · 77 incidents · 1,242 mapped
Fatal occurrences626Fatality total known for 1,435 of 1,439
Reported fatalities2,227Plus 585 serious and 486 minor injuries reported
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- Occurrences over time Most occurrences in 1981 (1,439)
- Occurrences by place Top US state or territory: California (138)
- Occurrences by aircraft Most common type: Piper PA-28 (105)
- Aircraft age Year built not recorded for these aircraft
- Occurrences by operation Most often: Part 91: General aviation (private owner) (944)
- Phase of flight and conditions Most common phase: En route (418)
- Cause findings Most common cause area: Pilot in command › Failed to obtain/maintain flying speed
- Deadliest occurrences Inex-Adria Aviopromet Flight 1308, 180 on board