The first table below was complied from the PlaneCrashInfo.com database, representing 1,085 accidents where a cause could be determined .



The following accident records qualified:

- Dates from 1/1/1950 to 6/30/2019

- Aircraft capable of carrying at least 19 passengers

- Accidents with at least 2 fatalities

- Military, helicopters and private aircraft excluded



The cause of accidents were broken down into five categories: Pilot Error, Mechanical, Weather, Sabotage and Other. Some examples of each category can be found below. Since most aviation accidents are caused by multiple causes the primary or initiating cause was chosen.