Crash Atlas Statistics
Aviation accident data, long-term trends, the riskiest flight phases, and how flying compares to other transport.
What are Aviation Accident Statistics?
A data-driven view of aviation safety, including accident counts, the long-term decline in hull-loss rates, phase-of-flight risk, and how commercial aviation compares to other modes of travel.
Why look at the data?
Long-Term Decline
Fatal accident rates keep falling decade over decade
Where Risk Concentrates
Approach and landing dominate despite short flight time
Aviation vs Road
Flying is the safest major mode of travel per kilometer
Featured Statistics
Aviation Accident vs Incident: Key Differences Explained
Understand the critical difference between an aviation accident and an incident, how they are classified, and why the distinction matters for safety statistics.
Have there been more aviation accidents in Alaska recently: Incident Analysis
Analyze recent Alaska aviation events, distinguishing accidents from incidents with key examples.
All Statistics Guides
Chances of an aviation accident on a day: Statistical Breakdown
Explore the statistical likelihood of aviation accidents by flight phase and lifetime risk. A detailed comparison of daily flight safety data.
Fatal Aviation Accidents: Analysis by Year & Airline
Explore detailed records of fatal aviation accidents by year per airline, analyzing causes, statistics, and historical trends.