Fewer Overall U.S. Business Jet Accidents in First Half

The U.S. business jet fleet worldwide recorded fewer nonfatal accidents and fatalities in the first six months of this year than in the same period last year. According to figures compiled by AIN, business jets incurred seven accidents in the first half of this year versus 22 during the same period last year. Although these figures included three fatal jet accidents in both periods (all under FAR Part 91 operating rules), the number of deaths dropped to nine in the first six months of this year compared with 14 last year.

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