Boeing 767 — safety record, routes and airlines

The Boeing 767 has 67 occurrences in our most recent five-year window. It has 18 hull losses and 426 recorded occurrences in total. 8 of them were fatal, the most recent in 2026. These are counts from the public record, not a rating: they reflect how widely a type flies as much as how it performs, and they do not predict any individual flight. The methodology page explains how we count.

Yes, primarily with Delta and United on transatlantic and Latin America routes. Several other legacy carriers continue to operate a small number. Most airlines are transitioning to the 787-9 or A330-900neo, so passenger 767 service is shrinking year over year, while freight variants remain in full production.

On Delta and United the 767-300ER and 767-400ER carry 200 to 240 passengers across Delta One or Polaris business class, premium economy, and economy, in a 2-3-2 economy cabin. That 2-3-2 layout is a passenger favorite because two thirds of seats are aisle or window, unlike most newer wide-bodies.

Around 5,900 to 6,100 nautical miles with a full passenger load, enough to cover any North Atlantic route and most US to South America long-haul sectors. Extended-range versions have been used historically on routes up to about 12 hours block time, though modern twins like the 787 now fly further with better fuel economics.