C-FIT

175 fatal accidents on record

The accident aircraft was not fully aerodynamically stalled, and the controls were still effective and responsive at the instant of impact.

Trend

Fatal accidents per quarter, last 8 quarters, with a rolling 12-month average (per quarter)
  • Accidents per quarter
  • Rolling 12-month average
C-FIT: Fatal accidents per quarter, last 8 quarters, with a rolling 12-month average (per quarter)
PeriodAccidentsRolling 12-month average per quarter
Q1 20251616.8
Q2 20251917.8
Q3 20251717.5
Q4 20251416.5
Q1 20261315.8
Q2 20261615
Q3 20261614.8
Q4 2026 QTD313.5

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