U-FIT

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

Fatal accidents per quarter, last 8 quarters, with a rolling 12-month average (per quarter)
  • Accidents per quarter
  • Rolling 12-month average
22) Airshow: Fatal accidents per quarter, last 8 quarters, with a rolling 12-month average (per quarter)
PeriodAccidentsRolling 12-month average per quarter
Q1 202500.3
Q2 202500.3
Q3 202500.3
Q4 202520.5
Q1 202600.5
Q2 202600.5
Q3 202600.5
Q4 2026 QTD00.5

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