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Aircraft and safety. Statistics: 15 fatal accidents in 2018

And 556 fatalities, according to the Aviation Safety Network

Despite several high-profile accidents, the year 2018 was one of the safest years ever for commercial aviation, Aviation Safety Network (ASN) data show. Yet, last year was worse than the five-year average.Over the year 2018, the ASN recorded a total of 15 fatal airliner accidents, resulting in 556 fatalities. This makes 2018 the third safest year ever by the number of fatal accidents and the ninth...

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Rome, Italy, 01/02/2019 11:05
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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