| Air Accidents | |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 4883 |
| 1965 | 5279 |
| 1970 | 4767 |
| 1975 | 4232 |
| 1980 | 3818 |
| 1985 | 2935 |
| 1990 | 2388 |
| 1991 | 2334 |
| 1992 | 2227 |
| 1993 | 2172 |
| 1994 | 2139 |
| 1995 | 2178 |
| 1996 | 2046 |
| 1997 | 1987 |
| 1998 | 2037 |
| 1999 | 2043 |
| 2000 | 1985 |
| 2001 | 1852 |
| 2002 | 1823 |
| 2003 | 1870 |
| 2004 | 1717 |
| 2005 | 1782 |
| 2006 | 1611 |
| 2007 | 1746 |
| 2008 | 1662 |
| 2009 | 1556 |
| 2010 | 1501 |
| 2011 | 1501 |
Sources:
rita.dot.gov
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After plummeting between 1965 and 1990, the number of air accidents as leveled off, though is steadily declining as newer technologies improve flight safety.