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Message from the Accident Classification Task Force (ACTF) Secretary: Hanada Said
This year, IATA proudly presents the 61st edition of the IATA Annual Safety Report. Since its launch in 1964, this report has evolved into an essential resource for compiling, monitoring, and analyzing accident data to enhance safety of commercial aviation.
Throughout its history, the IATA Annual Safety Report has continuously evolved, incorporating new technologies and methodologies to enhance its effectiveness. Its transition to a digital platform exemplifies this progress, making the report more accessible and user-friendly for a global audience.
A major strength of the report lies in its data-driven approach. It provides the users with the capability to analyse comprehensive data sets, identify trends and safety issues and develop targeted strategies for improvement. The IATA Accident Classification Task Force (ACTF) enhances this approach by validating accidents, classifying contributing factors, and formulating recommendations to mitigate accidents. This latest introduces a significant enhancement. the ability to access and visualize global and regional commercial aviation accident data since 2005. Additionally, users can now track the status of final accident investigation reports by region.
By leveraging this comprehensive data resource, the aviation community can make informed decisions and drive continuous improvements in aviation safety. As we mark the 61st anniversary of the report, it's an opportunity to reflect on the progress made and reaffirm our commitment to prioritizing safety in commercial aviation.
IATA expresses its sincere gratitude to each member of the ACTF for their time, support, and valuable contribution to the IATA Annual Safety Report.
For any questions please contact us at safety@iata.org
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Safety Report Methods and Assumptions
The IATA Annual Safety Report is intended to present the most current information at the time of publication. Please note the following caveats:
- The accidents analyzed and the categories and contributing factors assigned to those accidents are based on the best available information at the time of classification by the ACTF.
- Many accident investigations are not complete when the ACTF meets to classify the year’s events and additional facts may be uncovered during an investigation that could change the currently assigned classifications in the future.
- The sectors used to create the accident rates are the most up-to-date available at the time of production.
- Results of analysis from 2020 – 2024 reports are used as benchmarks for comparison; however, historical numbers presented in this 2024 Safety Report may not exactly match earlier editions due to accident data/sectors updates during the intervening period.
- Learn more about HRC and their DIPs
- Learn more about recommendations for accident prevention
- Learn more about the IATA Annual Safety Report and accident data across multiple regions, aviation sectors, and other selectable filters
- To learn more about the ACTF, please refer to the section below
Accident Classification Task Force (ACTF)
The ACTF, which reports to the IATA Safety Group (SG), is charged with validating and categorizing accidents arising from commercial aviation operations. This includes scheduled/charter passenger or cargo services, with a certified maximum aircraft take-off weight (MTOW) of at least 5,700 kg (12,540 lb.). The ACTF is composed of safety experts from IATA member airlines, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), professional associations and federations, as well as other industry stakeholders.
All accidents included in the IATA Annual Safety Report website are reviewed, validated and classified by the ACTF. Taxonomies are an important tool for our classification scheme. Common and appropriate taxonomies and definitions create a uniform industry language which enhance the accuracy of data analysis and communication The ACTF is reviewing its taxonomy and definitions for aviation accidents in an effort to ensure they reflect industry best practices.
ACTF members
| Andreas Poehlitz (Chair) LUFTHANSA |
Colin Vollrath |
Yoshiaki Asako MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES |
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Shannon Masters |
Paulo Razaboni EMBRAER |
David Fisher MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES |
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Lee Wardingley |
Askar Amanov FLY ARYSTAN, AIR ASTANA GROUP |
Mark Diaz THE BOEING COMPANY |
| Jeffrey Mee AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION (ALPA) |
Britta Carrera y Sondermann HAHN AIR |
Kate Keogh UNITED AIRLINES |
| Xavier Barriola AIRBUS |
Rodrigo Pessano Coelho |
Patrick Jordan VEREINIGUNG COCKPIT (German ALPA) |
| Paul Jouas ATR |
Yasuo Ishihara HONEYWELL |
Greg Brock |
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Ruben Morales |
Huanmei Yang ICAO |
Hanada Said (Secretary) IATA |
| Renato Achoa AZUL AIRLINES |
Arnaud Du Bédat IFALPA |
Mark Searle |
| Martin Plumleigh BOEING DIGITAL AVIATION SOLUTIONS/JEPPESEN |
Taku Shiina JAPAN AIRLINES |
Dragos Munteanu |
| Eric East BOEING COMMERCIAL AIRPLANES |
Julian Oehling Lufthansa |
Nathan Toltesi IATA |