All accidental charges for 13 flights per million flights (1 accident per 880,000 flights) were better than the average of 1.25 in five years, but worse than the 1.09 recorded in 2023.
In 2024, 7.7 million fatal accidents out of 40.6 million flights occurred. This is higher than the five years of a single fatal accident recorded in 2023 and five years of fatal accident.
There were 72 deaths reported in 2023 and 244 onboard deaths in 2024 compared to the 144 five-year average worldwide. It is twice the 0.03 reported in 2023, but the fatal risk remains low at 0.06, below the five-year average (0.10).
“It's important to remember that even the most famous aviation accidents these days are extremely rare. In 2024 there were 40.6 million flights and seven fatal accidents. Furthermore, aviation was evident. The long-term story of safety is one of continuous improvements. Ten years ago, the average over five years (2011-2015) was one accident per 456,000 flights. Today, the average over five years (2020-2024) was one accident per 810,000 flights. That improvement , because we know that all the fatalities are too many. We have the deepest sympathy and greater determination to make every life lost in an aviation accident safer. We have a tribute to it. So the accumulation of safety data, including the 2024 safety report, is our most powerful tool,” said Willie Walsh, director general of IATA.
Africa
Due to 10 accidents in 2024, the overall durability increased from 8.36 sectors per 8.36 sector in 2023 to 10.59 in 2024, exceeding the five-year average of 8.46. Africa (AFI) recorded the highest accident rate, but fatal risk remained at zero for the second year in a row. The most common type of accident in 2024 was runway excursions, followed by those related to landing gear. 40% of all accidents involving AFI-based operators were on turboprop aircraft.
Middle East and North Africa
Two accidents in 2024 saw the all-Western rates improve from 1.12 accidents per sector in 2023 to 1.08 in 2024, outperforming the five-year average of 1.09. Fatal risks have remained zero since 2019. Although there have been no accidents related to GNSS interference, it has emerged as an important area of concern in the region.
