Accidents
Turbine Bizav Accident Fatalities Flat in 1st Half
Non-U.S. accidents dropped; U.S.-registered business jet fatalities rose slightly
Gulfstream G200 N318JF
N318JF, a 2004 Gulfstream G200, crashed on June 7, 2026 after its crew attempted an emergency return to La Romana International Airport in the Dominican Republic. Both crew members, the only people on board at the time, perished. © José L. Roldán Cordero

The 81 fatalities in the first half of this year stemming from turbine business airplane accidents worldwide remained unchanged from a year ago, according to AIN research. But the distribution of fatalities within segments did change year over year.

Non-U.S.-registered business jets were the only segment to witness a significant decrease in accidents in the first six months, while fatalities from accidents involving U.S.-registered business jets ticked up by one more than first-half 2025.