1986 — aviation safety

All recorded aviation accidents and incidents in 1986.

3,297Total events
358Fatal accidents
111Hull losses
3,356Total fatalities

By aircraft category

1986 accidents by aircraft category81%6%6%6%piston (2093)jet (163)helicopter (161)turboprop (144)glider (20)

Monthly distribution

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