DTSB Accident Data

Current general aviation accident data in real time.

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Fatal Accident Rate For US General Aviation

Day
155
45 Fatal Accidents In

2026

8.831 Fatal Accidents Per Month In 2026

2023

14.500 Accidents Per Month
Last Updated: 12/30/24

2025

12.083 Fatal Accidents Per Month

2024

12.666 Fatal Accidents Per Month

2023

14.500 Fatal Accidents Per Month

2022

15.333 Fatal Accidents Per Month

2021

15.916 Fatal Accidents Per Month

2020

16.833 Fatal Accidents Per Month

2019

18.000 Fatal Accidents Per Month

NOTE: The current year figure shown is a pro rata real time value that changes every day. It is based on how many fatal accidents have occurred, and what percent of the year has elapsed so far.

Latest Accidents

Pipistrel 912 | N1277P

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Piper PA-25-235 | N8656L

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Fokker DR. 1 Replica | N54517

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Mooney M20J-201 | N4452H

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Cessna 172N | N733CP

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