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Facts About Midair Collisions

Near-Midair Collisions Reported Each Year: Approximately 200 Actual Collisions: Between 15 and 25 Fatal: 70% Distance From Airport Most Occur: Within 5 miles Average Altitude: Less than 1,000 feet Typical Meteorological Conditions: VFC Most Common Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., weekends Percent Occurring Within Traffic Pattern: Around half During Takeoff/Climb: 10% At Non-Towered Airports: 78% Cases […]

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