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Causes of General Aviation Accidents
Accident Type/Factor Percent of Total
Loss of Control (Take Off) 24%
Approach and Landing 19%
Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) 19%
Loss of Control (in Flight) 18%
Loss of Control (Maneuvering) 11%
Midair 1%
Other 8%
Percentage of Accidents by Time of Day & Flight Rule
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Visual Flight Rules (VFR)
Day 19% 48%
Night 12% 21%
States with the Highest Percentage of General Aviation Accidents
State Percent of Total
Arizona 9%
California 9%
Florida 9%
Texas 7%
South Carolina 5%

Updated: 11:08 am ET March 15, 2006