Selecting an attorney for legal cases is a very important decision. Please enter your information below to receive a Free Consultation from an attorney in your area:
Aviation Accident Facts
Accident Rates 1983 through 2002
Accidents
Aircraft Hours Flown
Accidents per Million Hours Flown
Year
Ma-jor
Seri-ous
In-jury
Da-mage
(mill.)
Ma-jor
Seri-ous
In-jury
Da-mage
1983
4
2
9
8
7.299
0.548
0.274
1.233
1.096
1984
2
2
6
6
8.165
0.245
0.245
0.735
0.735
1985
8
2
5
6
8.710
0.918
0.230
0.574
0.689
1986
4
0
13
7
9.976
0.401
0.000
1.303
0.702
1987
5
1
12
16
10.645
0.470
0.094
1.127
1.503
1988
4
2
13
11
11.141
0.359
0.180
1.167
0.987
1989
8
4
6
10
11.275
0.710
0.355
0.532
0.887
1990
4
3
10
7
12.150
0.329
0.247
0.823
0.576
1991
5
2
10
9
11.781
0.424
0.170
0.849
0.764
1992
3
3
10
2
12.360
0.243
0.243
0.809
0.162
1993
1
2
12
8
12.706
0.079
0.157
0.944
0.630
1994
4
0
12
7
13.124
0.305
0.000
0.914
0.533
1995
3
2
14
17
13.505
0.222
0.148
1.037
1.259
1996
6
0
18
13
13.746
0.436
0.000
1.309
0.946
1997
2
4
24
19
15.838
0.126
0.253
1.515
1.200
1998
0
3
21
26
16.817
0.000
0.178
1.249
1.546
1999
2
2
20
27
17.555
0.114
0.114
1.139
1.538
2000
3
3
20
30
18.299
0.109
0.109
1.093
1.475
2001
5
1
18
21
17.752
0.282
0.056
1.014
1.183
2002
1
1
14
25
18.012
0.056
0.056
0.777
1.388
Note Since March 20, 1997, aircraft with 10 or more seats
used in scheduled passenger service have been operated under 14
CFR 121.
Definitions of NTSB Classifications
Major - an accident in which any of three conditions is met:
a Part 121 aircraft was destroyed, or
there were multiple fatalities, or
there was one fatality and a Part 121 aircraft was substantially
damaged.
Serious - an accident in which at least one of two conditions is
met:
there was one fatality without substantial damage to a Part
121 aircraft, or
there was at least one serious injury and a Part 121 aircraft
was substantially damaged.
Injury - a nonfatal accident with at least one serious injury and
without substantial damage to a Part 121 aircraft.
Damage - an accident in which no person was killed or seriously
injured, but in which any aircraft was substantially damaged.
In a propossed bill Surrender Of Possession -- Statutory Lien rights are explained
Surrender Of Possession -- Statutory Lien. (1) Any Person, Firm, Or Corporation Who Expends Labor, Skill, Or Materials Upon An Aircraft, Air-Craft Engines, Propellers, Appliances, Or Spare Parts, At The,Request Of Its, Owner, Reputed Owner, Or Authorized Agent Of The Owner, Or Lawful Possessor Of The Aircraft, Has A Lien Upon The Aircraft, Or Related Equipment, For The Contract Price Of The Expenditure, Or In The Absence Of A Contract Price, For The Reasonable Value Of The Expenditure.
Newsroom
News about Aviation cases in Oklahoma and nationwide:
Definition:
Terminal Radar Service Areas areas where participating pilots can receive additional radar services. The purpose of the service is to provide separation between all IFR operations and participating VFR aircraft.
PAPIs
Definition:
Precision approach path indicators light units similar to the VASI but are installed in a single row of either two or four light units.
Vestibular Illusions
Definition:
In the absence of visual reference, we rely on our vestibular system to keep us oriented. But as previously explained, this system is totally unreliable for this purpose when in motion.
If you live in the following cities and need an Aviation attorney you should contact
our Aviation Attorney as soon as possible:
Ada
Altus
Ardmore
Bartlesville
Bethany
Broken Arrow
Chickasha
Choctaw
Claremore
Collinsville
Duncan
Durant
Edmond
El Reno
Enid
Guthrie
Lawton
Mcalester
Miami
Muskogee
Mustang
Norman
Oklahoma City
Okmulgee
Owasso
Ponca City
Sand Springs
Sapulpa
Shawnee
Stillwater
Tahlequah
Tulsa
Yukon
Legal Disclaimers All attorney listings are a paid attorney advertisement, and do not in any way constitute a referral or endorsement by an approved or authorized lawyer referral service. The information provided on Oklahoma Aviation Lawyers.com is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys
general information related to legal issues commonly encountered. Your access
to and use of this website is subject to additional Terms
and Conditions.
Local Professional? Generate new business today
Call 866-227-9356 or contact a sales rep
Did You Know?