Statistics
Not a complete record. A partial collection of documented occurrences: counts, not rates, and no measure of aviation risk. Coverage
6,600 of 183,362 records: 1 more filter, leaving out 5,169 unreviewed and minor records. Include them · Show all 183,362
Years covered1964–202628 Mar 1964 – 28 Jul 2026
Matching occurrences6,6006,564 accidents · 35 incidents · 6,276 mapped
Fatal occurrences1,954Fatality total known for 6,596 of 6,600
Reported fatalities4,090Plus 2,053 serious and 2,210 minor injuries reported
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- Occurrences over time Most occurrences in 1982 (242)
- Occurrences by place Top US state or territory: California (768)
- Occurrences by aircraft Most common type: Piper PA-28 (6,600)
- Aircraft age Median age 46 years
- Occurrences by operation Most often: Part 91: General aviation (private owner) (6,438)
- Phase of flight and conditions Most common phase: En route (1,929)
- Cause findings Most common cause area: Personnel issues › Task performance
- Deadliest occurrences Allegheny Airlines Flight 853, 83 on board