Statistics
Not a complete record. A partial collection of documented occurrences: counts, not rates, and no measure of aviation risk. Coverage
597 of 183,362 records: 1 more filter, leaving out 621 unreviewed and minor records. Include them · Show all 183,362
Years covered1964–20263 Apr 1964 – 21 Feb 2026
Matching occurrences597595 accidents · 2 incidents · 567 mapped
Fatal occurrences83Fatality total known for 596 of 597
Reported fatalities130Plus 163 serious and 227 minor injuries reported
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- Occurrences over time Most occurrences in 1982 (26)
- Occurrences by place Top US state or territory: California (80)
- Occurrences by aircraft Most common type: Hughes 269 (597)
- Aircraft age Median age 48 years
- Occurrences by operation Most often: Part 91: General aviation (private owner) (473)
- Phase of flight and conditions Most common phase: Maneuvering (172)
- Cause findings Most common cause area: Pilot in command › Improper operation of flight controls
- Deadliest occurrences Hughes 269B · Oaklnd Arpt, CA, 3 on board