General Aviation Joint Steering Committee
Fatal Accident Statistics (2005)
| 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% |
| Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) | Visual Flight Rules (VFR) | |
|---|---|---|
| Day | 19% | 48% |
| Night | 12% | 21% |
| State | Percent of Total |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 9% |
| California | 9% |
| Florida | 9% |
| Texas | 7% |
| South Carolina | 5% |
