This statistic depicts the leading factors which were the primary contributor to non-fatal aircraft accidents worldwide between 2016 and 2020. Of the *** non-fatal accidents which occurred during this period, in ** percent of cases manual handing and/or flight control issues was the primary contributing factor.
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IATA. (March 31, 2021). Leading primary contributing factors for non-fatal aircraft accidents worldwide between 2016 and 2020, by percentage contribution [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/1030691/non-fatal-aircraft-accident-contributing-factors-worldwide/
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