Statistics
Not a complete record. A partial collection of documented occurrences: counts, not rates, and no measure of aviation risk. Coverage
134 of 183,362 records: 1 more filter, leaving out 22 unreviewed and minor records. Include them · Show all 183,362
Years covered1973–20256 Feb 1973 – 26 Feb 2025
Matching occurrences134131 accidents · 3 incidents · 126 mapped
Fatal occurrences43Fatality total known for 132 of 134
Reported fatalities136Plus 22 serious and 47 minor injuries reported
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- Occurrences over time Most occurrences in 1986 (7)
- Occurrences by place Top US state or territory: California (31)
- Occurrences by aircraft Most common type: Bell UH-1 (134)
- Aircraft age Median age 53.5 years
- Occurrences by operation Most often: Part 133: Rotorcraft Ext. Load (35)
- Phase of flight and conditions Most common phase: Maneuvering (62)
- Cause findings Most common cause area: Personnel issues › Task performance
- Deadliest occurrences 1984 Joateca Bell UH-1 bombing, 14 on board