Statistics
Not a complete record. A partial collection of documented occurrences: counts, not rates, and no measure of aviation risk. Coverage
76 of 183,362 records: 1 more filter, leaving out 16 unreviewed and minor records. Include them · Show all 183,362
Years covered1978–202628 Jul 1978 – 10 Jul 2026
Matching occurrences7669 accidents · 7 incidents · 61 mapped
Fatal occurrences20Fatality total known for 73 of 76
Reported fatalities102Plus 40 serious and 53 minor injuries reported
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- Occurrences over time Most occurrences in 2005 (5)
- Occurrences by place Top US state or territory: Louisiana (13)
- Occurrences by aircraft Most common type: Sikorsky S-76 (76)
- Aircraft age Median age 16 years
- Occurrences by operation Most often: Part 91: General aviation (private owner) (36)
- Phase of flight and conditions Most common phase: En route (21)
- Cause findings Most common cause area: Personnel issues › Action/decision
- Deadliest occurrences Copterline Flight 103, 14 on board