Why This Is Important

Even one death on any portion of Idaho's transportation system is one death too many. Improving Idaho's aviation safety minimizes tragedies families must endure, protects our natural resource with the state's numerous backcountry airfields, and increases the state's economic vitality.

How We Measure It

Idaho flight hours are measured based on the total amount of 100 low lead general aviation fuel sold in the state. The Division of Aeronautics then calculates the fatal aircraft accident rate based on the calculated hours flown and the number of fatal accidents.

What We Are Doing About It

The Division of Aeronautics develops aviation safety measures and programs to reduce accidents and fatalities. The programs include pilot safety seminars, written and video standard operating procedures at popular, state-managed backcountry airfields and publishing the annual Idaho Aviation Accident Scorecard with accident analysis.

Please visit the Idaho Aviation Accident Score Card for additional information.