1970 — aviation safety

All recorded aviation accidents and incidents in 1970.

5,646Total events
911Fatal accidents
159Hull losses
5,008Total fatalities

By aircraft category

1970 accidents by aircraft category90%piston (4146)helicopter (209)jet (139)turboprop (99)glider (23)

Monthly distribution

1970 accidents by month0200400600800JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal

Data sourced from NTSB CAROL, Wikidata (Q744913), and official investigation authorities. Methodology last reviewed 2026-05-06. See /about for details.