The Aviation Safety Network, an arm of the Flight Safety Foundation, reported 2019 was still one of the industry’s safest, despite the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max in March that claimed 157 lives. Last year wasn’t accident-free, however. ASN says 20 airline accidents around the world claimed 283 lives. Even when accounting for those 283 fatalities, 2019 ranked as the seventh safest year on record for the airlines.
Last Year Was Good For Airline Safety Despite Boeing Issues
Key Takeaways:
- Despite 20 airline accidents and 283 fatalities worldwide, 2019 ranked as the seventh safest year on record for the aviation industry.
- North America experienced a significant increase in fatal accidents in 2019, accounting for 11 of the 20 global incidents, many occurring in rugged areas of Alaska or Canada.
- The fatal accident rate in 2019 was just one per 2 million flights, indicating a substantial long-term improvement in aviation safety compared to previous decades.
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