including aircraft, rotorcraft, gliders, and airships; not including accidents*
Supplementary notes
*A serious incident is a situation in which a pilot in command of an aircraft during flight recognizes the danger of an aircraft accident as described in Article 76-2 of the Civil Aeronautics Act.
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Number of serious aircraft incidents in Japan 2015-2024
In 2024, the Japan Transport Safety Board reported 16 serious aircraft accidents. Since 2001, Japan recorded 251 serious aircraft incidents in total, almost ending up in aircraft accidents.
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Japan Transport Safety Board. (March 13, 2025). Number of serious aircraft incidents in Japan from 2015 to 2024 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/1293668/japan-serious-aircraft-incidents/
Japan Transport Safety Board. "Number of serious aircraft incidents in Japan from 2015 to 2024." Chart. March 13, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 26, 2026. /statistics/1293668/japan-serious-aircraft-incidents/
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Number of serious aircraft incidents in Japan from 2015 to 2024 [Graph], Japan Transport Safety Board, March 13, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1293668/japan-serious-aircraft-incidents/