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Statistics on aviation accidents

May 17, 2022 at 14:15, updated April 22, 2026 at 8:29

These statistics include the numbers of accidents, fatal accidents and fatalities in accidents in general and recreational aviation. The statistics are published as both absolute figures and relative to flight hours. The data are updated once a year. The information is produced by the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom.

Aviation safety in Finland is of a high international standard. According to common European policies, the aim is at continuous reduction in aviation accidents and fatalities caused by them – regardless of growth in traffic volume or external security threats. In sport aviation, the goal is maintaining a good safety level. The flight safety systems and operating culture in Finland are good, and accidents and serious incidents are extremely rare.

TITLEStatistics on aviation accidents
PRODUCERThe Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom
DESCRIPTION

Aviation safety in Finland is in line with high international standards. The objective of common European policies is to constantly reduce the number of aviation accidents and subsequent fatalities annually, despite the growth in air traffic and increasing external security threats. In recreational aviation, the objective is to maintain a good level of safety. In Finland, flight safety systems and policies are at a satisfactory level and accidents and serious incidents are extremely rare.

Traficom’s statistics on aviation accidents include the numbers of accidents, fatal accidents and fatalities in accidents in general and recreational aviation. The statistics are published as both absolute figures and relative to flight hours.

DATA CONTENTThe statistics on aviation accidents include the numbers of accidents, fatal accidents and fatalities in accidents in general and recreational aviation. The statistics use the following categories: ultralight aeroplanes, sailplanes, private general aviation and aerial work. The data is published as both absolute figures and relative to flight hours.
DATA COLLECTION METHODECCAIRS register and flight operations statistics.
CLASSIFICATIONS USEDClassifications of EASA and ICAO.
UPDATING FREQUENCYAnnually.
TIME OF COMPLETION AND RELEASEThe absolute numbers of aviation accidents are published annually in March. Relative numbers are published annually in April.
TIME SERIESData available since 1945.
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CONTACT INFORMATIONContact form: Statistical data services
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