Statistics
Not a complete record. A partial collection of documented occurrences: counts, not rates, and no measure of aviation risk. Coverage
742 of 183,362 records: 1 more filter, leaving out 179 unreviewed and minor records. Include them · Show all 183,362
Years covered1967–20266 Jun 1967 – 17 Apr 2026
Matching occurrences742688 accidents · 54 incidents · 696 mapped
Fatal occurrences273Fatality total known for 739 of 742
Reported fatalities851Plus 172 serious and 227 minor injuries reported
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- Occurrences over time Most occurrences in 1982 (36)
- Occurrences by place Top US state or territory: Alaska (102)
- Occurrences by aircraft Most common type: Piper PA-31 (742)
- Aircraft age Median age 41 years
- Occurrences by operation Most often: Part 91: General aviation (private owner) (411)
- Phase of flight and conditions Most common phase: En route (211)
- Cause findings Most common cause area: Personnel issues › Task performance
- Deadliest occurrences Patuxent Airways Piper PA-31 NAVAJO PA-31 NAVA accident, 11 on board