Statistics
Not a complete record. A partial collection of documented occurrences: counts, not rates, and no measure of aviation risk. Coverage
3,086 of 183,362 records: 1 more filter, leaving out 3 unreviewed and minor records. Include them · Show all 183,362
Years covered19851 Jan 1985 – 31 Dec 1985
Matching occurrences3,0862,984 accidents · 97 incidents · 2,942 mapped
Fatal occurrences586Fatality total known for 3,086 of 3,086
Reported fatalities3,512Plus 561 serious and 1,005 minor injuries reported
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- Occurrences over time Most occurrences in 1985 (3,086)
- Occurrences by place Top US state or territory: California (329)
- Occurrences by aircraft Most common type: Cessna 172 (225)
- Aircraft age Year built not recorded for these aircraft
- Occurrences by operation Most often: Part 91: General aviation (private owner) (2,595)
- Phase of flight and conditions Most common phase: Landing (743)
- Cause findings Most common cause area: Pilot in command › Directional control, not maintained
- Deadliest occurrences Japan Air Lines Flight 123, 520 on board