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Aviation Safety Network releases aviation safety figures 2006

Amsterdam, Holland - A total of 888 airliner accident fatalities, as a result of 27 accidents

"The Aviation Safety Network released last year's airliner accident statistics showing a total of 888 airliner accident fatalities, as a result of 27 accidents. Noteworthy is the high number of ‘loss of control’ accidents. Seventeen aircraft crashed as a result of a loss of control, killing over 800. Africa still is the most unsafe region. Over the year 2006 the Aviation Safety Network recorded a t...

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Rome, Italy, 01/03/2007 14:39
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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