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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the recent advancements in the technology used for aircraft maintenance and repair have resulted in an increase or decrease in the accident and fatality rates of aviation incidents and accidents. The primary concerns are the extremely low survival rates in aviation accidents and the necessity to determine whether or not the accident and fatality rates are declining in light of recent technological advancements. If the rate is rising, we must prioritize passenger and crew safety more and adhere to tight regulations when performing repairs and maintenance. The data were compared for the previous 24 years in the 20th century (1977–2000) and 24 years in the 21st century (2001–2024). Since there was no real-time data accessible, the data came from secondary sources, which could have led to some mathematical errors. The statistics were compared by calculating annual accident means, standard deviations, and percentage changes between centuries. Linear trend analysis was also applied to evaluate long-term patterns. This study revealed that while the number of crashes has been declining over time, the number of fatalities has fluctuated over the two centuries. Additionally, it should be noted that the 21st century’s mean total accident and fatality rates are far lower than those of the 20th century. This indicates that the incorporation of contemporary and innovative technologies has improved aircraft’s durability, safety, and dependability, and we must continue to do so by employing a variety of creative methods including artificial intelligence and machine learning.

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