Statistics
Not a complete record. A partial collection of documented occurrences: counts, not rates, and no measure of aviation risk. Coverage
1,223 of 183,362 records: 1 more filter, leaving out 1,779 unreviewed and minor records. Include them · Show all 183,362
Years covered1963–20265 Mar 1963 – 4 Aug 2026
Matching occurrences1,2231,218 accidents · 5 incidents · 1,138 mapped
Fatal occurrences477Fatality total known for 1,223 of 1,223
Reported fatalities1,058Plus 313 serious and 296 minor injuries reported
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- Occurrences over time Most occurrences in 1967 (42)
- Occurrences by place Top US state or territory: California (160)
- Occurrences by aircraft Most common type: Piper PA-24 (1,223)
- Aircraft age Median age 58.5 years
- Occurrences by operation Most often: Part 91: General aviation (private owner) (1,190)
- Phase of flight and conditions Most common phase: En route (432)
- Cause findings Most common cause area: Pilot in command › Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions
- Deadliest occurrences MIA82FA044 · Cessna 182B, 8 on board