Statistics
Not a complete record. A partial collection of documented occurrences: counts, not rates, and no measure of aviation risk. Coverage
589 of 183,362 records: 1 more filter, leaving out 147 unreviewed and minor records. Include them · Show all 183,362
Years covered1978–20247 Apr 1978 – 1 Jun 2024
Matching occurrences589585 accidents · 4 incidents · 575 mapped
Fatal occurrences84Fatality total known for 589 of 589
Reported fatalities132Plus 75 serious and 101 minor injuries reported
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- Occurrences over time Most occurrences in 1982 (56)
- Occurrences by place Top US state or territory: California (78)
- Occurrences by aircraft Most common type: Piper PA-38 (589)
- Aircraft age Median age 41 years
- Occurrences by operation Most often: Part 91: General aviation (private owner) (581)
- Phase of flight and conditions Most common phase: Landing (160)
- Cause findings Most common cause area: Pilot in command › Directional control, not maintained
- Deadliest occurrences ATL90FA139 · Piper PA-38-112, 4 on board