Occurrence types

The most common occurrence type for accidents and serious incidents over 10 years were:

  • collision with terrain: 146 incidents and accidents
  • loss of control: 62 incidents and accidents
  • wirestrikes: 187 incidents and accidents.

See Figure 3 for the top 10.

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Top 10 most common occurrence type for accidents and serious incidents over 10 years
Figure 3: Top 10 most common occurrence type for accidents and serious incidents over 10 years
Published date: 24 January 2025
Online version available at: https://www.casa.gov.au//operations-safety-and-travel/safety-management-systems/sector-safety-risk-profiles/agricultural-flying-sector-safety-risk-profile/occurrence-types
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