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Statistics explained
Sample:

23rd loss of a DC-8
This is the 23rd DC-8 plane that was damaged beyond repair as result of an accident, a criminal act or a non-operational occurrence (hangar fire, hurricanes etc.).

2nd worst accident involving a DC-8 (at the time)
When the accident happened it was, at the time, the 2nd worst accident involving a DC-8. This includes crashes as a result of criminal acts (shoot down, sabotage etc.) and does also include ground fatalities.

8th worst accident involving a DC-8 (currently)
Currently this is the 2nd worst accident involving a DC-8. This includes crashes as a result of criminal acts (shoot down, sabotage etc.) and does also include ground fatalities.

2nd worst accident in Canada (at the time)
When the accident happened it was, at the time, the 2nd worst accident in Canada. This includes crashes as a result of criminal acts (shoot down, sabotage etc.) and does also include ground fatalities.
Please note that accidents that have occurred more than 12 miles / 19,3 km offshore in open waters are classified under one of the three Oceans (Atlantic, Indian, Pacific).

4th worst accident in Canada (currently)
Currently this is the 4th worst accident in Canada. This includes crashes as a result of criminal acts (shoot down, sabotage etc.) and does also include ground fatalities.
Please note that accidents that have occurred more than 12 miles / 19,3 km offshore in open waters are classified under one of the three Oceans (Atlantic, Indian, Pacific).