Named the most dangerous aircraft in the world

Planes today often get into plane crashes. There are whole statistics about which aircraft is the most dangerous.
BusinessWeek ranked the most dangerous aircraft using data from insurance consultant Ascend. As a result, the most dangerous
the Boeing 737 was recognized as a passenger aircraft in terms of the number of accidents. The list was compiled based on the number of plane crashes
with a fatal outcome, while the experts did not take into account disasters related to terrorism.

1. Boeing 737.





The Boeing 737 that topped the rating crashed in August last year in Kazakhstan, shortly after the European Union banned Itek Air from flying to Europe due to the insufficient level of safety of the aircraft. Then 68 people died in the disaster. According to BusinessWeek, one fatal plane crash accounts for 507,500 flight hours of a Boeing 737 aircraft. Meanwhile, the oldest version of the Boeing 737 family is still operated by airlines in poor countries.

2. Il-76.

The Il-76 aircraft, which is most often operated by airlines in the countries of the former Soviet Union, ranks second in the ranking of the most dangerous aircraft models that are operated around the world in the amount of 100 pieces. For 549,900 flight hours of this aircraft, there is one plane crash. Currently, 247 Il-76 aircraft are used in the world, produced from 1974 to this day. One of the largest Il-76 plane crashes occurred in 2003. Then the crashed plane of the Iranian airline Iran Revolutionary Guard claimed the lives of 275 people.



The Il-76 aircraft, which is most often operated by airlines in the countries of the former Soviet Union, ranks second in the ranking of the most dangerous aircraft models that are operated around the world in the amount of 100 pieces. For 549,900 flight hours of this aircraft, there is one plane crash. Currently, 247 Il-76 aircraft are used in the world, produced from 1974 to this day. One of the largest Il-76 plane crashes occurred in 2003. Then the crashed plane of the Iranian airline Iran Revolutionary Guard claimed the lives of 275 people.

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The Il-76 aircraft, which is most often operated by airlines in the countries of the former Soviet Union, ranks second in the ranking of the most dangerous aircraft models that are operated around the world in the amount of 100 pieces. For 549,900 flight hours of this aircraft, there is one plane crash. Currently, 247 Il-76 aircraft are used in the world, produced from 1974 to this day. One of the largest Il-76 plane crashes occurred in 2003. Then the crashed plane of the Iranian airline Iran Revolutionary Guard claimed the lives of 275 people.

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3. Tu-154.

The most common aircraft in most CIS countries, operating flights on domestic and international lines, is also one of the most dangerous. For 1,041,000 flight hours of the Tu-154 aircraft, there is one plane crash, writes BusinessWeek. Currently, 336 aircraft of this model are in operation in the world. In Iran, there have been four plane crashes involving the Tu-154 since 2002. The last crash occurred on July 15 this year: a Tu-154 of the Iranian airline Caspian Air, en route from Tehran to Yerevan, crashed. 168 people died.



The most common aircraft in most CIS countries, operating flights on domestic and international lines, is also one of the most dangerous. For 1,041,000 flight hours of the Tu-154 aircraft, there is one plane crash, writes BusinessWeek. Currently, 336 aircraft of this model are in operation in the world. In Iran, there have been four plane crashes involving the Tu-154 since 2002. The last crash occurred on July 15 this year: a Tu-154 of the Iranian airline Caspian Air, en route from Tehran to Yerevan, crashed. 168 people died.

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The most common aircraft in most CIS countries, operating flights on domestic and international lines, is also one of the most dangerous. For 1,041,000 flight hours of the Tu-154 aircraft, there is one plane crash, writes BusinessWeek. Currently, 336 aircraft of this model are in operation in the world. In Iran, there have been four plane crashes involving the Tu-154 since 2002. The last crash occurred on July 15 this year: a Tu-154 of the Iranian airline Caspian Air, en route from Tehran to Yerevan, crashed. 168 people died.

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4. Airbus A310.

One plane crash accounts for 1,067,700 flight hours of Airbus A310. Most major airlines have already stopped operating it, while carriers from poor countries continue to fly this aircraft from the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus. Among them is Pakistan International Airlines. On June 30 of this year, the A310 airliner, owned by Yemenia Airlines, fell into the open sea. 153 people died, only a 12-year-old girl managed to escape.



One plane crash accounts for 1,067,700 flight hours of Airbus A310. Most major airlines have already stopped operating it, while carriers from poor countries continue to fly this aircraft from the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus. Among them is Pakistan International Airlines. On June 30 of this year, the A310 airliner, owned by Yemenia Airlines, fell into the open sea. 153 people died, only a 12-year-old girl managed to escape.

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One plane crash accounts for 1,067,700 flight hours of Airbus A310. Most major airlines have already stopped operating it, while carriers from poor countries continue to fly this aircraft from the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus. Among them is Pakistan International Airlines. On June 30 of this year, the A310 airliner, owned by Yemenia Airlines, fell into the open sea. 153 people died, only a 12-year-old girl managed to escape.

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5. McDonnell-Douglas DC-9.

The McDonnell Douglas aircraft, which has not been produced since 1982, is still used by Delta Airlines, as well as many other small carriers. Meanwhile, one plane crash accounts for 1,068,700 flight hours of an aircraft. In April last year, a DC-9 owned by Hewa Bora Airways crashed in the Dominican Republic of Congo. 44 people were killed.



The McDonnell Douglas aircraft, which has not been produced since 1982, is still used by Delta Airlines, as well as many other small carriers. Meanwhile, one plane crash accounts for 1,068,700 flight hours of an aircraft. In April last year, a DC-9 owned by Hewa Bora Airways crashed in the Dominican Republic of Congo. 44 people were killed.

" title=«5. McDonnell-Douglas DC-9.

The McDonnell Douglas aircraft, which has not been produced since 1982, is still used by Delta Airlines, as well as many other small carriers. Meanwhile, one plane crash accounts for 1,068,700 flight hours of an aircraft. In April last year, a DC-9 owned by Hewa Bora Airways crashed in the Dominican Republic of Congo. 44 people were killed.

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6. Tu-134.

The Tu-134 went down in the history of Russian civil aviation as the most massive aircraft. Its production ceased in 1986, but the Tu-134 is still widely used by airlines from the former Soviet Union and the Middle East. For every 1,087,600 flight hours of an aircraft, there is one plane crash. One of the largest Tu-134 crashes occurred in August 2004. Then the airline's plane crashed



The Tu-134 went down in the history of Russian civil aviation as the most massive aircraft. Its production ceased in 1986, but the Tu-134 is still widely used by airlines from the former Soviet Union and the Middle East. For every 1,087,600 flight hours of an aircraft, there is one plane crash. One of the largest Tu-134 crashes occurred in August 2004. Then the airline's plane crashed " title="6. Tu-134.

The Tu-134 went down in the history of Russian civil aviation as the most massive aircraft. Its production ceased in 1986, but the Tu-134 is still widely used by airlines from the former Soviet Union and the Middle East. For every 1,087,600 flight hours of an aircraft, there is one plane crash. One of the largest Tu-134 crashes occurred in August 2004. Then the plane of the airline "> crashed

7. Boeing 727.

One plane crash accounts for 2,306,300 flight hours of a Boeing 727. The aircraft has not been produced since 1984, and most major air carriers have long replaced the old Boeing 727s with more modern aircraft. However, outside the United States, most charter interpreters continue to operate Boeing 727s. One of the plane crashes with this aircraft occurred in the African state of Benin on Christmas Day 2003. Then 151 people died.



One plane crash accounts for 2,306,300 flight hours of a Boeing 727. The aircraft has not been produced since 1984, and most major air carriers have long replaced the old Boeing 727s with more modern aircraft. However, outside the United States, most charter interpreters continue to operate Boeing 727s. One of the plane crashes with this aircraft occurred in the African state of Benin on Christmas Day 2003. Then 151 people died.

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One plane crash accounts for 2,306,300 flight hours of a Boeing 727. The aircraft has not been produced since 1984, and most major air carriers have long replaced the old Boeing 727s with more modern aircraft. However, outside the United States, most charter interpreters continue to operate Boeing 727s. One of the plane crashes with this aircraft occurred in the African state of Benin on Christmas Day 2003. Then 151 people died.

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8. McDonnell-Douglas MD-80.

The McDonnell-Douglas MD-80 was created to replace the DC-9 in the early 1980s. Production ceased in 1999, but the airliners are still operated by the American airline Delta, as well as a number of European carriers, including Alitalia and SAS. A total of 923 aircraft of this model are in operation. One plane crash accounts for 2,332,300 flight hours of the McDonnell-Douglas MD-80. In August last year, an aircraft of this model, owned by the Spanish airline Spanair, crashed on its way to the Canary Islands. 153 people died.



The McDonnell-Douglas MD-80 was created to replace the DC-9 in the early 1980s. Production ceased in 1999, but the airliners are still operated by the American airline Delta, as well as a number of European carriers, including Alitalia and SAS. A total of 923 aircraft of this model are in operation. One plane crash accounts for 2,332,300 flight hours of the McDonnell-Douglas MD-80. In August last year, an aircraft of this model, owned by the Spanish airline Spanair, crashed on its way to the Canary Islands. 153 people died.

" title=«8. McDonnell-Douglas MD-80.

The McDonnell-Douglas MD-80 was created to replace the DC-9 in the early 1980s. Production ceased in 1999, but the airliners are still operated by the American airline Delta, as well as a number of European carriers, including Alitalia and SAS. A total of 923 aircraft of this model are in operation. One plane crash accounts for 2,332,300 flight hours of the McDonnell-Douglas MD-80. In August last year, an aircraft of this model, owned by the Spanish airline Spanair, crashed on its way to the Canary Islands. 153 people died.

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9. McDonnell-Douglas DC-10.

The DC-10 is an aircraft whose safety has improved over the years. There are 153 aircraft of this model flying in the world, for every 2,908,800 flight hours of the DC-10 there is one plane crash. Currently, the aircraft is used mainly by cargo and charter operators. At the same time, the last plane crash involving a DC-10 occurred in 1999, when the liner of the former French carrier AOM crashed in Guatemala. Only one airline uses this aircraft on scheduled flights.



The DC-10 is an aircraft whose safety has improved over the years. There are 153 aircraft of this model flying in the world, for every 2,908,800 flight hours of the DC-10 there is one plane crash. Currently, the aircraft is used mainly by cargo and charter operators. At the same time, the last plane crash involving a DC-10 occurred in 1999, when the liner of the former French carrier AOM crashed in Guatemala. Only one airline uses this aircraft on scheduled flights.

" title=«9. McDonnell-Douglas DC-10.

The DC-10 is an aircraft whose safety has improved over the years. There are 153 aircraft of this model flying in the world, for every 2,908,800 flight hours of the DC-10 there is one plane crash. Currently, the aircraft is used mainly by cargo and charter operators. At the same time, the last plane crash involving a DC-10 occurred in 1999, when the liner of the former French carrier AOM crashed in Guatemala. Only one airline uses this aircraft on scheduled flights.

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10. McDonnell-Douglas MD-11.

The MD-11 aircraft, the production of which ended in 2001, disappointed its creator because it eventually demonstrated low indicators in terms of fuel efficiency and other parameters. Meanwhile, there are 187 airliners operated worldwide by airlines such as Finnair and KLM. One plane crash accounts for 3,668,800 flight hours of the MD-11. The last time an aircraft of this model crashed was in 1999. Then the China Airlines MD-11 caught fire while landing in Hong Kong during a typhoon.



The MD-11 aircraft, the production of which ended in 2001, disappointed its creator because it eventually demonstrated low indicators in terms of fuel efficiency and other parameters. Meanwhile, there are 187 airliners operated worldwide by airlines such as Finnair and KLM. One plane crash accounts for 3,668,800 flight hours of the MD-11. The last time an aircraft of this model crashed was in 1999. Then the China Airlines MD-11 caught fire while landing in Hong Kong during a typhoon.

" title=«10. McDonnell-Douglas MD-11.

The MD-11 aircraft, the production of which ended in 2001, disappointed its creator because it eventually demonstrated low indicators in terms of fuel efficiency and other parameters. Meanwhile, there are 187 airliners operated worldwide by airlines such as Finnair and KLM. One plane crash accounts for 3,668,800 flight hours of the MD-11. The last time an aircraft of this model crashed was in 1999. Then the China Airlines MD-11 caught fire while landing in Hong Kong during a typhoon.

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It should be noted that the aircraft occupying the 5th and 8th seats, in fact, are one model, only slightly modernized, the same can be said about the aircraft on the 9th and 10th seats. Tu-204/214, Airbus A380, Embraer 135/140/145/170/175/190/195, Canadair Regional Jet 700-900, McDonnell Douglas MD-90, Fokker-70 and some others. Meanwhile, according to the Aviation Safety Network website, the Boeing 747 is the most dangerous aircraft in the world currently in operation, according to a coefficient that is calculated based on the number of flights, the number of fatalities and the total number of crashes. Next on the list are Boeing 737-300/400/500, Tu-154, Airbus A300, Boeing 757, Airbus A320/319/321, Airbus A310, Boeing 767, Yak-42.



" title="It should be noted that the aircraft occupying the 5th and 8th seats, in fact, are one model, only slightly modernized, the same can be said about the aircraft in the 9th and 10th seats It is also worth noting that the number of safe airliners (without human casualties among passengers), which did not get into the rating due to their small number, includes Il-86/96 airliners, Tu-204/214, Airbus A380, Embraer 135/140/145/170/175/190/195, Canadair Regional Jet 700-900, McDonnell Douglas MD-90, Fokker-70 and some others. Meanwhile, according to the Aviation Safety Network website, the Boeing 747 is the most dangerous aircraft in the world currently in operation, according to a coefficient that is calculated based on the number of flights, the number of fatalities and the total number of crashes. Next on the list are Boeing 737-300/400/500, Tu-154, Airbus A300, Boeing 757, Airbus A320/319/321, Airbus A310, Boeing 767, Yak-42.

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