Accident Analysis

Accident Statistics

AOPA Air Safety FoundationThe following graphs represent the latest statistical data available from the NTSB; updated on a monthly basis. The accident numbers include both fatal and nonfatal accidents.

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Monthly data: This graph contains the most recent monthly accident counts from the NTSB.
Monthly comparison: Shows the monthly change in accident numbers as compared to the previous year.
Year-to-date: Contains the year-to-date accident counts for various general aviation categories.
Year-to-date change: Shows the year-to-date change of accident counts compared to the previous year.
Runway incursions: Shows monthly breakdown of runway incursions for the current and previous year.

*Includes air carriers as well as general aviation.

Detail numbers may not add up to the totals because of aircraft involved in midair and on-ground collisions.

Updated Wednesday, February 13, 2008

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