General Aviation Joint Steering Committee
Acccident Statistics 2005
Causes of General Aviation Accidents
| Accident Type/Factor |
Percent of Total |
| Loss of Control (Take Off) |
24% |
| Approach and Landing |
19% |
| Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) |
19% |
| Loss of Control (in Flight) |
18% |
| Loss of Control (Maneuvering) |
11% |
| Midair |
1% |
| Other |
8% |
Percentage of Accidents by Time of Day & Flight Rule
|
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) |
Visual Flight Rules (VFR) |
| Day |
19% |
48% |
| Night |
12% |
21% |
States with the Highest Percentage of General Aviation Accidents
| State |
Percent of Total |
| Arizona |
9% |
| California |
9% |
| Florida |
9% |
| Texas |
7% |
| South Carolina |
5% |
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