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Key Statistics General Aviation
Table 21 and Table 22 show that the number of fatal accidents and the numbers of fatalities and injuries were
lower in 2014 than the five‑year average for the period 2009 to 2013. Whilst this reduction is certainly a positive
step, the lack of detailed flight usage data for the GA sector makes it difficult to identify whether this is a real
improvement in safety or whether it is due to a reduction in the number of flights carried out. This data collec‑
tion gap can only be filled through the widespread participation of the GA community in the various surveys and
other activities that will be used to collect flight and usage data. An increased level of information will support
the Agency in making decisions aimed at improving safety and simplifying rules as part of the GA Road Map
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Table 21:
All GA fatal and non-fatal accidents and serious incidents last year compared to
5 year average
Fatal Accidents
Non‑Fatal Accidents
Serious Incidents
2014
112
789
41
2009-2013 average
139.4
863.2
27.2
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Table 22:
All GA fatalities and injuries last year compared to 5 year average
Fatalities
Serious Injuries
Minor Injuries
2014
173
161
159
2009-2013 average
211.4
170.6
186.2
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