A hull loss is an accident in which the aircraft is destroyed or substantially damaged and is not subsequently repaired for whatever reason including a financial decision of the owner.
Figures prior to 2019 were taken from previous editions.
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North American aircraft accidents rate by type 2017-2020
This statistic depicts the rate aircraft accidents in North America from 2017 to 2020, broken down by the type of accident. In 2020, there were 1.81 fatal accidents per million flights in North America.
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IATA. (March 19, 2021). Rate of aircraft accidents per million flights in North America from 2017 to 2020, by type of accident [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 25, 2026, from /statistics/1032916/aircraft-accident-rate-type-north-america/
IATA. "Rate of aircraft accidents per million flights in North America from 2017 to 2020, by type of accident." Chart. March 19, 2021. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 25, 2026. /statistics/1032916/aircraft-accident-rate-type-north-america/
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Rate of aircraft accidents per million flights in North America from 2017 to 2020, by type of accident [Graph], IATA, March 19, 2021. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1032916/aircraft-accident-rate-type-north-america/
