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Which aircraft has the highest accident rate?

The Cessna 152 was involved in nearly 800 more crashes than any other aircraft. In terms of fatalities, Boeing aircraft occupy four of the top five ? the Boeing 737-200 has killed the most people at 906 deaths, followed by the original Boeing 737, the Boeing 777-206 and the Boeing MD-82.



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Determining the aircraft with the "highest accident rate" requires distinguishing between modern commercial jets and historical or general aviation planes. Historically, the Boeing 737-200 (an early model) recorded a high number of fatal accidents compared to modern standards, primarily due to the era's technology and higher operational frequency. In the realm of general aviation, Cessna and Piper aircraft appear most frequently in NTSB accident databases, largely because they are the most widely used for flight training and private travel. For modern commercial aviation, the Boeing 737 MAX initially faced intense scrutiny following two tragic crashes, leading to a global grounding and subsequent safety overhaul. In 2026, thanks to rigorous regulatory oversight and engineering fixes, its safety record has significantly improved. Statistically, older "second-generation" Soviet-built aircraft like the Antonov An-12 often show higher incident rates per flight hour compared to their Western counterparts.

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