AIN 2013 Business Jet Accident Fatalities 1st Half
The U.S. business jet fleet worldwide recorded significantly fewer nonfatal accidents and fatalities in the first six months of this year compared with the same period last year. According to figures compiled by AIN, N-numbered business jets incurred seven accidents in the first half of this year versus 22 during the same time last year. Although these figures include three fatal jet accidents in both periods (all under FAR Part 91), the number of deaths dropped to nine in the first six months of this year compared with 14 in the like period last year. Part 91K jets suffered one accident (nonfatal) and incident in the first half of this year compared with zero events last year. This year, one Part 135 jet was involved in a nonfatal crash versus two nonfatal air taxi crashes last year. Not shown in the charts is the June 13 accident in which a Challenger 601 was substantially damaged on the ground after running into a hangar while mechanics were performing an engine test.
