Accidents
EASA Review Notes Rise in Nonfatal Accidents and Incidents
There were no fatal accidents involving European aircraft operators in 2019, but higher than average nonfatal accidents and serious incidents.

While there were no fatal accidents involving European commercial aircraft operators in 2019, the sector did see a rate of nonfatal accidents that was higher than the annual average of the previous 10-year period, according to the latest Annual Safety Review published by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The report, released on July 30, recorded 27 nonfatal accidents involving airline, air taxi, and cargo operations with aircraft weighing more than 5,700 kg (12,540 pounds), which compared with an annual average of just over 22 between 2009-2018.