§ Ms WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many(a) civilian light aircraft and (b) helicopter crashes have taken place in each of the last five years, giving the figures to the latest available date. [1152]
§ Mr. BowisThe number of accidents involving civilian light aircraft, with a maximum total authorised weight below 2,300 kg, and helicopters in each of the last five years is as follows:
Light aircraft Helicopter 1992 8 3 1993 3 5 1994 11 3 1995 8 1 1996 (to date) 8 4 These figures include mid-air collisions and collisions with ground, water or wires, but not accidents occurring on the ground at aerodromes.