Boeing · wide bodyFIRST FLIGHT 1981

Boeing 767 — safety record, routes and airlines

The Boeing 767 is a mid-size wide-body still common on transatlantic and freight routes, slowly being replaced by the 787.

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Occurrences · 5 yr68
Occurrences on file427
Hull losses18
Airworthiness directives126
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Boeing 767 · Frederick W. Smith International Airport10 of 81 destinations we track from MEM
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Occurrences · 5 yr68

A volume that reflects how widely it flies, not how dangerous it is — we do not publish a single safety score for it.

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01 / OVERVIEW

About the Boeing 767

The 767 is a twin-engine, twin-aisle wide-body introduced in 1982 that pioneered the ETOPS framework now used by every modern twin. Passenger variants in service today are mainly the 767-300ER and smaller numbers of 767-400ER, typically carrying 210 to 270 passengers in two or three classes with a range up to around 6,000 nautical miles. On the freight side, the 767-300F remains in full production for FedEx and UPS. The type is progressively being retired from passenger fleets as 787s and A330neos take over its transatlantic and trans-Pacific sectors.

Who flies it?

Delta Air Lines and United Airlines operate the largest 767-300ER and 767-400ER passenger fleets on transatlantic routes to Europe and select Latin America services. FedEx and UPS operate very large 767 freighter fleets and continue to take deliveries. LATAM still uses the 767 on some long South American routes. Several legacy carriers worldwide retain a few frames for mid-size wide-body missions, though most European and Asian operators have transitioned to the 787 or A330neo.

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02 / SAFETY

Recent safety events for the Boeing 767

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03 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the Boeing 767

Is the Boeing 767 safe?

The Boeing 767 has 68 occurrences in our most recent five-year window — a volume that reflects how widely it flies, not how dangerous it is, so we do not publish a single safety score for it. It has 18 hull losses and 427 recorded occurrences in total. See the methodology page for how the record is summarized.

Is the 767 still flying passengers in 2026?

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.

What's the typical cabin layout on a 767?

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.

What's the range of a 767-300ER?

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.

Top reported systems

  • Fuselage 22.6%
  • Lights 16.4%
  • Wings 7%

Report counts reflect fleet size and reporting activity, not relative safety or reliability. Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (public domain).

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Fleet age (observed)

The observed Boeing 767 fleet averages 19.7 years old, with the oldest flying example N642GT (1983) (sample of 501 tracked aircraft).

Fleet age is not a safety indicator. Sourced from the FAA aircraft registry and OpenSky/ADS-B Exchange metadata; the observed fleet reflects live ADS-B sightings over the last 12 months.

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05 / COMPARE

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Boeing 767 — safety & facts

Safety record

Occurrences, last 5 years
68
Airworthiness directives
126
Recorded occurrences
427
Hull losses
18
Fatal accidents
9
Total fatalities
860
Records span
1983–2026

Based on 427 occurrences across NTSB, ASN, MAK, ATSB & Wikidata records. See full safety record →

Key facts

Manufacturer
Boeing
Typical seats
181-375 pax
Range
11,093 km
First flight
1981-09