Turbine Accidents Down in 1H, but Bizjet Fatalities Up
There were 21 total accidents involving business turboprops and jets in the first six months, compared with 27 in the same period last year.

U.S.-registered turbine business airplanes were involved in fewer total accidents in the first half of this year, but corporate jets recorded more fatalities over the first half of this year than in the same period last year. According to preliminary data tabulated by AIN, there were 21 total accidents involving business turboprops and jets in the first six months, compared with 27 in the same period last year. Turboprops were responsible for the entire reduction, also recording fewer fatalities–16 in six accidents in the first half of this year versus 18 deaths in eight crashes in the same period a year ago.

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