Statistics About The Most Dangerous Plane

In this post, we will explore a collection of alarming statistics surrounding aircraft accidents and incidents. From the most dangerous types of aircraft to the deadliest years in aviation history, the data reveals stark realities about the risks associated with air travel. Let’s delve into the numbers and uncover the sobering truth behind these startling statistics.

Statistic 1

"The most dangerous type of aircraft is Antonov An-12, with the highest crash rate - 10.98 per million departures,"

Statistic 2

"The Boeing 737-200 series has had 68 major accidents and 68 minor accidents,"

Statistic 3

"Tupolev 154 is considered one of the deadliest, with over 110 accidents recorded,"

Statistic 4

"Prevailingly, helicopter crashes have a death rate of 1.3 deaths per 100,000 hours flown,"

Statistic 5

"The deadliest year in aviation has been 1972, with 11 fatal accidents including 346 people on board Turkish Airlines Flight 981,"

Statistic 6

"The plane model most frequently involved in accidents is the Cessna 172,"

Statistic 7

"The Embraer 120 Brasilia has the third-highest fatal crash rate - 1.79 per million departures,"

Statistic 8

"The Convair CV-880 has been involved in 17 crashes, resulting in 146 fatalities,"

Statistic 9

"The Boeing 737 MAX has reported an accident rate of 3.08 accidents per million flights,"

Statistic 10

"The Beechcraft 1900 has a fatal crash rate of 1.33 per million departures,"

Statistic 11

"The ATR 42/72 series has encountered 46 accidents since its first flight in 1984,"

Statistic 12

"The Martin 202 has crashed 13 times, causing 185 fatalities,"

Statistic 13

"The DC-10, despite safety improvements, has had 55 accidents causing 1,261 fatalities,"

Statistic 14

"The Concorde, before its final accident in 2000, had a perfect safety record,"

Statistic 15

"The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 resulted in 1.35 fatal accidents per one million flights,"

Statistic 16

"The McDonnell Douglas DC-9 has recorded 276 major accidents and 147 minor accidents,"

Statistic 17

"The Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules has a crash rate of 8 per million hours of flight,"

Statistic 18

"The Fokker F28 Fellowship has a crash rate of 0.49 per million flights, higher than the average of 0.4,"

Statistic 19

"The Ilushin II-76 has a fatal crash rate of 7.01 per million departures,"

Statistic 20

"The Vickers Viscount had 287 major accidents, many of which lead to hull losses,"

In conclusion, the statistics provided highlight the varying degrees of safety and risk associated with different aircraft models in the aviation industry. Aircraft such as the Antonov An-12, Tupolev 154, and Ilushin II-76 stand out for their high crash rates and fatal accident records, underscoring the dangers that some planes pose. On the other hand, models like the Concorde and Fokker F28 Fellowship have demonstrated relatively better safety records. It is crucial for aviation authorities and industry stakeholders to continue monitoring and improving safety measures to prevent future accidents and prioritize passenger well-being.