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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jul 1981 | Cessna 170B | St George, Utah, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 9 Jul 1981 | Cessna 172 | MacKinac Is, Michigan, United States | Teen FLT Servi | No injuries | - |
| 9 Jul 1981 | Piper PA-32 | Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States | Lakes Region S | No injuries | - |
| 9 Jul 1981 | Piper PA-28R | N.egremont, Massachusetts, United States | Berkshire Avia | No injuries | - |
| 9 Jul 1981 | Schweizer 2-33A | Maricopa, Arizona, United States | Estrella Slprt | No injuries | - |
| 9 Jul 1981 | Schweizer 2-33A | Maricopa, Arizona, United States | Estrella Slprt | No injuries | - |
| 9 Jul 1981 | Aeronca KCA | Beatty, Oregon, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 9 Jul 1981 | Boeing A75N1 | Cottage Grove, Minnesota, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 9 Jul 1981 | Boeing 747 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States | Northwest Airlines, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 9 Jul 1981 | Piper 601P | Crested Butte, Colorado, United States | Crested Butte | Minor injuries | - |
| 9 Jul 1981 | Cessna 180J | Morgan City, Louisiana, United States | Harvey Canal S | No injuries | - |
| 9 Jul 1981 | Cessna 402C | Port O'connor, Texas, United States | Pelican Aviati | No injuries | - |
| 9 Jul 1981 | Bell 47G-2A | Moses Lake, Washington, United States | Gejes Crop Car | Minor injuries | - |
| 9 Jul 1981 | Cessna 2101 | Spring Valley, New York, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 9 Jul 1981 | Cessna 172A | Franklin, Wisconsin, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 8 Jul 1981 | Cessna 150 | Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 8 Jul 1981 | Cessna A188B | Benoit, Mississippi, United States | West Bolivar F | Serious injuries | - |
| 8 Jul 1981 | Bellanca 7ECA | Ormond Beach, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 8 Jul 1981 | Piper PA-28R | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 8 Jul 1981 | Gulf Amer AA-5B | Stow, Massachusetts, United States | Aeronautics In | Minor injuries | - |
| 8 Jul 1981 | Grumman G-164A | Mercedes, Texas, United States | Muse Flying SE | Serious injuries | - |
| 8 Jul 1981 | Cessna 172 | Clewiston, Florida, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 8 Jul 1981 | Piper PA-18 | Crooked Creek, Alaska, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 8 Jul 1981 | Bell 47G-3B | Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States | Wiggins Airway | No injuries | - |
| 8 Jul 1981 | Lear Jet 25 | Cobblestone, Alaska, United States | Evergreen HEL | No injuries | - |
| 7 Jul 1981 | Grumman G-164B | Springlake, Texas, United States | J B Sanderson | No injuries | - |
| 7 Jul 1981 | Piper PA-28R | Westcliffe, Colorado, United States | Walthers Inves | Minor injuries | - |
| 7 Jul 1981 | Cessna 177RG | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | AK Air Service | No injuries | - |
| 7 Jul 1981 | Lemke-Schdr LS-3 | Reno, Nevada, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 7 Jul 1981 | Piper PA-18 | Colts Neck, New Jersey, United States | Aerial Adverti | No injuries | - |
| 7 Jul 1981 | Taylorcraft BC12-D | Penn Yan, New York, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 7 Jul 1981 | Cessna 188A | Bayboro, North Carolina, United States | Jones Spraying | No injuries | - |
| 7 Jul 1981 | Champion 7GCAA | Canyon, Texas, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 7 Jul 1981 | N American AT-6G | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 7 Jul 1981 | Cessna 152 | White Bear Lk, Minnesota, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 7 Jul 1981 | Swearingen SA-226 | Detroit, Michigan, United States | Air Wisconsin, Inc. | No injuries | - |
| 7 Jul 1981 | Piper PA-31 | Ruby, Alaska, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 7 Jul 1981 | Cessna 150H | Toccoa, Georgia, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 6 Jul 1981 | Cessna 172N | Lexington, Georgia, United States | MCG Flying CLU | No injuries | - |
| 6 Jul 1981 | Cessna 152 | S.manitou Is, Michigan, United States | Acme Flyng SER | No injuries | - |
| 6 Jul 1981 | Piper J4A | Elgin, Minnesota, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 6 Jul 1981 | Piper PA-34 | Deer Park, Florida, United States | Treasure Islan | Minor injuries | - |
| 6 Jul 1981 | Cessna 402B | Houston, Texas, United States | Seago Oil | No injuries | - |
| 6 Jul 1981 | Cessna A188A | Crookston, Minnesota, United States | Robert Love | No injuries | - |
| 6 Jul 1981 | De Havilland DH-114 | San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States | Prinair | No injuries | - |
| 6 Jul 1981 | Cessna 152 | Decatur, Georgia, United States | BOB Jones Univ | Minor injuries | - |
| 5 Jul 1981 | Cessna 182A | Lexington, Missouri, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 5 Jul 1981 | Cessna 150 | Georgetown, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 5 Jul 1981 | Cessna 177 | Viborg, South Dakota, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 5 Jul 1981 | Mooney M20F | South Bend, Indiana, United States | - | No injuries | - |