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Feature Article: 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


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