22) Airshow
3 fatal accidents on record
Pilots performing aerobatics or unusual flight maneuvers at any venue where the public is invited are highly susceptible to fatal outcomes. In this accident, there is rarely anything wrong with the weather or the aircraft. This category is most often associated with a qualified pilot that makes a mistake while performing aerobatic flight in front of a paying audience such as an airshow or public demonstration event.
Trend
- Accidents per quarter
- Rolling 12-month average
| Period | Accidents | Rolling 12-month average per quarter |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Q2 2025 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Q3 2025 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Q4 2025 | 2 | 0.5 |
| Q1 2026 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Q2 2026 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Q3 2026 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Q4 2026 QTD | 0 | 0.5 |
Lessons
Short reads from the DTSB lesson library for this category.
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Practice scenarios
What to practice to keep this from happening to you. Fly drills with a qualified instructor at a safe altitude, or in a simulator.
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Recent accidents in this category
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22) Airshow