Data for all aviation crashes that took place between 1982 and 2019 shows that there were many aviation accidents around the world. These accidents, as a result, affected passengers, crew members, and their families. Collecting data on these crashes, therefore, helps us understand what went wrong and improve safety in aviation. By studying these incidents, experts can identify patterns and, in turn, make flying safer for everyone.
Over 200 people have died in five plane accidents in Last week of December 2024
Data for all aviation crashes
| Year | Number of Crashes | Fatal Injuries | Serious Injuries | Minor Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 3593 | 1585 | 727 | 998 |
| 1983 | 3556 | 1273 | 673 | 1048 |
| 1984 | 3457 | 1229 | 697 | 1047 |
| 1985 | 3096 | 1648 | 612 | 1108 |
| 1986 | 2880 | 1180 | 619 | 970 |
| 1987 | 2828 | 1237 | 554 | 936 |
| 1988 | 2730 | 1195 | 620 | 1117 |
| 1989 | 2544 | 1532 | 518 | 1029 |
| 1990 | 2518 | 999 | 589 | 908 |
| 1991 | 2462 | 1087 | 535 | 913 |
| 1992 | 2355 | 1273 | 609 | 775 |
| 1993 | 2313 | 865 | 505 | 910 |
| 1994 | 2257 | 1183 | 529 | 763 |
| 1995 | 2309 | 1236 | 480 | 731 |
| 1996 | 2187 | 2533 | 532 | 729 |
| 1997 | 2148 | 1296 | 497 | 1026 |
| 1998 | 2226 | 1325 | 388 | 807 |
| 1999 | 2209 | 1221 | 491 | 1206 |
| 2000 | 2220 | 1765 | 501 | 1256 |
| 2001 | 2063 | 1709 | 478 | 612 |
| 2002 | 2020 | 1386 | 432 | 706 |
| 2003 | 2085 | 1374 | 480 | 772 |
| 2004 | 1952 | 978 | 457 | 603 |
| 2005 | 2031 | 1689 | 426 | 620 |
| 2006 | 1851 | 1489 | 420 | 473 |
| 2007 | 2016 | 1335 | 402 | 543 |
| 2008 | 1931 | 1293 | 511 | 786 |
| 2009 | 1805 | 1207 | 381 | 625 |
| 2010 | 1821 | 1390 | 343 | 589 |
| 2011 | 1889 | 959 | 432 | 488 |
| 2012 | 1861 | 1007 | 336 | 464 |
| 2013 | 1561 | 839 | 358 | 671 |
| 2014 | 1547 | 1438 | 321 | 469 |
| 2015 | 1600 | 1112 | 364 | 473 |
| 2016 | 1628 | 835 | 297 | 468 |
| 2017 | 1597 | 677 | 295 | 401 |
| 2018 | 1581 | 847 | 331 | 437 |
| 2019 | 640 | 477 | 120 | 129 |
| Total | 83374 | 47719 | 17862 | 28607 |
In December 2024, five major aviation accidents happened within just one week. This unusual pattern, therefore, calls for a detailed study of these incidents. Despite all the improvements in air travel technology and safety measures, these crashes still remind us how fragile flying can be. Moreover, by examining these events, experts can learn more about potential risks and work to prevent future accidents.
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