Statistics explained
Last updated: 22 August 2008
loss of a Yakovlev 42
This is the Yakovlev 42 plane that was damaged beyond repair as result of an accident, a criminal act or a non-operational occurrence (hangar fire, hurricanes etc.).

worst accident involving a Yakovlev 42 (at the time)
When the accident happened it was, at the time, the worst accident involving a Yakovlev 42. This includes crashes as a result of criminal acts (shoot down, sabotage etc.) and does also include ground fatalities.

worst accident involving a Yakovlev 42 (currently)
Currently this is the worst accident involving a Yakovlev 42. This includes crashes as a result of criminal acts (shoot down, sabotage etc.) and does also include ground fatalities.

worst accident in Weißrussland (at the time)
When the accident happened it was, at the time, the worst accident in Weißrussland. 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).

worst accident in Weißrussland (currently)
Currently this is the worst accident in Weißrussland. 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).