Defining Event Definitions and Usage Notes
Phase of Flight Definitions and Usage Notes
Source: FAA
Source: FAA General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey
Welcome to the NTSB's Summary of US Civil Aviation Accidents for Calendar Year (CY) 2019. This summary combines information on accidents involving air carriers (regulated by Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] Part 121), commuter and on-demand carriers (regulated by 14 CFR Part 135), and general aviation (primarily regulated by 14 CFR Part 91). For 2019, this summary uses data updated on December 15, 2021.
Map of US Civil Aviation Accidents, 2019
Information on the methods used and the sources of this information.
Part 121 Data Spreadsheet in MS Excel format (data updated on December 15, 2021)
This section provides a summary of the activity and experiences of air carriers regulated by Part 121. These operators generally fly large, transport-category aircraft carrying passengers, cargo, or both for hire. The figures in this section use accident categories that were developed by the Commercial Aviation Safety Team (CAST)/International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Common Taxonomy Team (CICTT).
Part 135 Data Spreadsheet in MS Excel format (data updated on December 15, 2021)
Title 14 CFR Part 135 governs the operation of certain aircraft with fewer than 10 passenger seats operating scheduled commuter services as well as aircraft operating on-demand passenger or cargo services.
General Aviation Data Spreadsheet in MS Excel format (data updated on December 15, 2021)
General aviation is the umbrella term for any operation that is not governed by Parts 121, 135, or 129. General aviation covers a wide range of operations and aircraft, from powered parachutes and light-sport aircraft to turboprops and jets used for a variety of flying. In addition, general aviation includes some types of commercial activities.