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Midair Accidents In 10 Years 1983-94
236 incidents
- 132 accidents with 56% fatality rate
- 3 air to air contacts per month
- 1 fatality every two months
- 55% near airports
- Non-standard pattern and sun angle factor
- 34% flight instruction
- 92% VFR conditions even if IFR flight
- Biplane increases risk
- 10% during formation flight
Written by Gene Whitt
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