Fractional operations under FAR Part 91K have an exceptional safety record, according to the newly expanded NTSB final accident report database. To date, there have been no reported fatal accidents and few with serious injuries.
Between 2006 and 2021, NTSB data shows that Part 91K fractional operators were involved in 13 accidents and serious incidents. Only two resulted in serious injuries to passengers.
In one of the serious injury occurrences, a passenger suffered a broken rib when the aircraft encountered clear air turbulence. The other serious injury occurred when a passenger slipped and broke an ankle while exiting the aircraft. Both events are classified as accidents because of the extent of injuries.
Aircraft incurred substantial damage in six accidents: loss of control on ground (LOC-G), skid during landing, hydroplaning off the runway while landing, uncommanded gear retraction on landing, midair collision with a glider, and being struck by a deicing truck.
The 13 aircraft models involved were the Cessna Citation 560XL (five), Bombardier Challenger 300 (two), Piaggio P.180 Avanti (two), and one each of the Gulfstream G200, Citation Sovereign, Hawker 800XP, and Pilatus PC-12.
The NTSB’s database does not show any Part 91K accident reports before 2006.