Aviation accidents in 1981
The NTSB database holds 3,878 accidents and incidents in 1981, recorded between 1981. 724 of them were fatal (19%), and 1,449 people died.
The phase of flight recorded most often is landing (1,542 records).
The aircraft types that appear most often are Cessna 172, Piper PA-28 and Cessna 150.
Most of these records are from United States, Atlantic Ocean North Lat. and Unknown/Not Reported.
202 of these records cannot be placed at all, so they appear in the list below but not on the map.
For 3,675 of them the NTSB recorded no coordinates, so their position on the map is approximate.
3,878
Records
724
Fatal
1,449
Deaths
19%
Share fatal
1981
Period
Show these on the map
3,676 of 3,878 can be placed
(3,675 approximate)
Aircraft types involved
Where these happened
All 3,878 records by number of deaths, then by date
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 1981 | Lake LA-4 | Gainesville, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 13 Sep 1981 | Luscombe 8E | Nunda, New York, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 13 Sep 1981 | Mooney M20C | Delta, Colorado, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 13 Sep 1981 | Cessna 170A | Cottonwood, Arizona, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 13 Sep 1981 | Mitsubishi MU-2 | Goleta, California, United States | Mu-2 Partnrshp | No injuries | - |
| 13 Sep 1981 | Cessna 150J | Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 12 Sep 1981 | Bellanca 14-19 | Weaver, Alabama, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 12 Sep 1981 | Bellanca 7GCBC | Ancramdale, New York, United States | Kobelt Enterpr | Serious injuries | - |
| 12 Sep 1981 | Bensen B-8M | Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 12 Sep 1981 | Cessna 180 | Egegik, Alaska, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 12 Sep 1981 | Erco 415-D | Danbury, Connecticut, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 12 Sep 1981 | Piper PA-28 | Cantwell, Alaska, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 12 Sep 1981 | Piper PA-24 | Shallowater, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 12 Sep 1981 | Piper PA-24 | Marstons Mills, Massachusetts, United States | The Hardware C | No injuries | - |
| 12 Sep 1981 | Piper PA-18 | Williamson, Georgia, United States | Peach State GU | No injuries | - |
| 12 Sep 1981 | Piper PA-22 | High Springs, Florida, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 12 Sep 1981 | Mooney M20E | Red Bluff, California, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 12 Sep 1981 | Piper PA-28 | Polo, Illinois, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 12 Sep 1981 | Cessna 152 | Romeoville, Illinois, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 12 Sep 1981 | Cessna 152 | Liberty, Missouri, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 12 Sep 1981 | Beechcraft D18S | Simsboro, Louisiana, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 12 Sep 1981 | Cessna A188B | Port Barre, Louisiana, United States | Squires Airmot | Serious injuries | - |
| 11 Sep 1981 | Bell 206B | Nipomo, California, United States | McNamara, Assoc | Serious injuries | - |
| 11 Sep 1981 | Piper PA-25 | Carrolton, Virginia, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 11 Sep 1981 | Boeing 727 | Birmingham, Alabama, United States | Eastern Air Lines, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 11 Sep 1981 | Bell 47G-2A | Charles City, Virginia, United States | AG Rotors, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 11 Sep 1981 | Bensen B8M | Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 11 Sep 1981 | Mooney M20C | Brookfield, Missouri, United States | Metropolitan A | No injuries | - |
| 11 Sep 1981 | Rutan VREZE | Lincoln, Nebraska, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 11 Sep 1981 | Cessna A185F | Detroit, Michigan, United States | Vista Shores A | No injuries | - |
| 10 Sep 1981 | Cessna 150 | Tomball, Texas, United States | ARO Raul Monte | Minor injuries | - |
| 10 Sep 1981 | Piper PA-28 | Northampton, Massachusetts, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 10 Sep 1981 | Beechcraft V35B | Ft Wayne, Indiana, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 10 Sep 1981 | Piper PA-38 | Burlington, Iowa, United States | Straley Fly SV | No injuries | - |
| 10 Sep 1981 | Homebuilt KR-2 | Bottineau, North Dakota, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 10 Sep 1981 | Hughes 269C | Wilmot, South Dakota, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 10 Sep 1981 | Aero Comdr 500A | Flagstaff, Arizona, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 9 Sep 1981 | Mooney M20J | Big Bear City, California, United States | Rialto Aviaton | No injuries | - |
| 9 Sep 1981 | Schweizer 1-23H | Blairstown, New Jersey, United States | Aero Club Albe | Minor injuries | - |
| 9 Sep 1981 | Cessna 180 | El Cajon, California, United States | Aero Missionar | Serious injuries | - |
| 9 Sep 1981 | Beechcraft C23 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 9 Sep 1981 | Enstrom 280C | Helena, Montana, United States | Capital Aero I | No injuries | - |
| 9 Sep 1981 | Beechcraft B19 | Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States | Beech Aero CEN | No injuries | - |
| 8 Sep 1981 | Cessna 188B | Tynan, Texas, United States | Gregory Flying | No injuries | - |
| 8 Sep 1981 | Maule M-5 | Iliamna, Alaska, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 8 Sep 1981 | Hiller UHI2D | Craig, Colorado, United States | Craig Helicopt | No injuries | - |
| 8 Sep 1981 | Cessna 182L | Brighton, Michigan, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 8 Sep 1981 | Cessna 172 | Bremerton, Washington, United States | Galvin Flying | No injuries | - |
| 8 Sep 1981 | Cessna 172E | Laporte, Indiana, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 8 Sep 1981 | Piper PA-25 | Idalou, Texas, United States | Buckman Flying | No injuries | - |