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U.S. Bizjet Accident Fatalities Plummet in 2015

Meanwhile, the number of non-fatal mishaps last year increased threefold, rising from six in 2014 to 18.

By Gordon Gilbert • Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

January 4, 2016

AIN Accident Stats - 2015 vs 2014

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The number of fatalities from U.S.-registered business jet accidents last year fell by more than 50 percent compared with 2014, one of the worst years on record for fatal crashes. There were also fewer fatalities last year than the near record level in 2011. According to preliminary data researched by AIN, 13 people perished in two fatal accidents involving N-numbered business jets last year compared with 30 in six crashes in 2014. Nine people died in one of the two fatal crashes last year when on December 4 a Hawker 125-700 on a Part 135 flight crashed while on approach to Akron-Fulton Airport in Ohio. The other fatal business jet accident last year was the August 16 midair between a Sabreliner (on a Part 91 contract flight for the military) and a Cessna 172 near San Diego. Four people died in the jet and one in the Skyhawk.

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