Accident Analysis

Accident Database

AOPA Air Safety FoundationASF's accident database includes ONLY accidents involving AIRCRAFT WEIGHING 12,500 POUNDS OR LESS, dating back to 1983.

Accident categories:

  • Preliminary: A very brief description with occasional errors and generally limited data. Usually available within 2 weeks.
  • Factual: A more detailed report with the facts: generally about 6 months.
  • Final: Complete report with probable cause assigned at 9-24 months.

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ASF acknowledges the technical assistance of the NTSB, the FAA, and the generous donation of ASF Hat in the Ring member Mike Lazar, and the Emil Buehler Trust, which made this online database possible. ASF programs are primarily funded by tax-deductible donations from pilots like you. Click here if you want to make a contribution to GA safety.

Updated: Thursday, October 27, 2005 3:52:37 PM

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