Statistics
Not a complete record. A partial collection of documented occurrences: counts, not rates, and no measure of aviation risk. Coverage
2,072 of 183,362 records: 1 more filter, leaving out 78 unreviewed and minor records. Include them · Show all 183,362
Years covered19971 Jan 1997 – 31 Dec 1997
Matching occurrences2,0722,005 accidents · 64 incidents · 2,024 mapped
Fatal occurrences396Fatality total known for 2,071 of 2,072
Reported fatalities1,963Plus 451 serious and 947 minor injuries reported
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- Occurrences over time Most occurrences in 1997 (2,072)
- Occurrences by place Top US state or territory: California (182)
- Occurrences by aircraft Most common type: Cessna 172 (158)
- Aircraft age Year built not recorded for these aircraft
- Occurrences by operation Most often: Part 91: General aviation (private owner) (1,698)
- Phase of flight and conditions Most common phase: Landing (508)
- Cause findings Most common cause area: Pilot in command › Directional control, not maintained
- Deadliest occurrences Garuda Indonesia Flight 152, 234 on board