Statistics
Not a complete record. A partial collection of documented occurrences: counts, not rates, and no measure of aviation risk. Coverage
864 of 183,362 records: 1 more filter, leaving out 1,186 unreviewed and minor records. Include them · Show all 183,362
Years covered1964–20268 Apr 1964 – 4 Jul 2026
Matching occurrences864863 accidents · 1 incidents · 825 mapped
Fatal occurrences191Fatality total known for 863 of 864
Reported fatalities200Plus 200 serious and 160 minor injuries reported
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- Occurrences over time Most occurrences in 1970 (42)
- Occurrences by place Top US state or territory: Texas (93)
- Occurrences by aircraft Most common type: Piper PA-25 (864)
- Aircraft age Median age 52 years
- Occurrences by operation Most often: Part 137: Agricultural aircraft (aerial applicator) (661)
- Phase of flight and conditions Most common phase: Maneuvering (509)
- Cause findings Most common cause area: Pilot in command › Failed to obtain/maintain flying speed
- Deadliest occurrences 1974 Norfolk mid-air collision, 3 on board