City of Irvine
2020 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Ontario International Airport (ONT), 41.6 miles • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 42.2 miles
In addition to the public airports that operate in the region, Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos is also located within 18 miles of the City. This facility is actively used for military training purposes; however, the frequency of flights is anticipated to be less than the amount from airports like John Wayne. To better understand the differences between an aircraft accident and aircraft incident, which is based on Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 830, §830.2: An Accident is an occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft that: • Occurs between when the first boarding person enters the aircraft – with the intention of flight – and the last person disembarks. • Results in death or serious injury, or • Causes substantial damage to the aircraft. An Incident is an occurrence – other than an accident (no intention of flight) – associated with the operation of an aircraft that affects or could affect the safety of operations.
Past Events
The City of Irvine borders John Wayne Airport, which has suffered numerous accidents/incidents in the past. According to the NTSB, over a 36-year period, aircrafts experienced 62 accidents and six incidents during this period. Table 3-4 provides an overview of the past events that have occurred. Based on this data, less than 10% of individuals involved in an accident suffered an injury. Over this time period, an average of 2 aircraft accidents/ incidents from John Wayne Airport have occurred.
Table 3-4: John Wayne Airport Aircraft Accident Statistics (1982-2018)
Accident Incident
62
91.2%
6
8.8%
Fatal Accidents Fatality Range
14
22.6%
1 to 5
N/A N/A
Aircraft Destroyed Total Fatal Injuries Total Serious Injuries Total Minor Injuries
13 37
5.1% 1.0% 2.2%
7
16
Total Uninjured
666
91.7%
Source: https://www.ntsb.gov/_layouts/ntsb.aviation/index.aspx
Notable historic aircraft accidents within Orange County include the following: • September 25, 1978: A Boeing 727 from LAX to Lindbergh Field (now San Diego International Airport) collided mid-air with a small, private plane during its final approach to the runway. The collision destroyed the small plane and disabled one of the 727’s engines, causing it to veer off course and pitch downward, crashing into a residential area in San Diego’s North Park neighborhood. 22 homes were destroyed, and 144 people were killed, which included 135 aircraft passengers and crew, two onboard the small plane, and seven people on the ground. It is considered the deadliest aviation incident in California history. 25
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