Is flying on a private jet charter safe?

Part 135 charter has a historically better safety record than owner-flown Part 91 general aviation, though it has not closed the gap with major Part 121 airlines. Operator-level vetting, not the Part 135 certificate alone, is what most affects the safety of a specific flight.

What is the accident rate for private jet charter?

Part 135 on-demand charter has historically run in the range of roughly 0.2 to 0.9 fatal or total accidents per 100,000 flight hours depending on the year and specific data source, compared with a much higher rate for owner-flown Part 91 aircraft and a near-zero rate for major Part 121 airlines.

Is private jet charter safer than flying yourself?

Yes, significantly. Owner-flown Part 91 aircraft account for the large majority of private aviation accidents. Part 135 charter operates under considerably more regulatory oversight, required pilot training, and maintenance standards than private, non-commercial flying.

What did the NTSB find about Part 135 safety?

A 2024 NTSB special investigation of more than 500 Part 135 accidents from 2010 to 2022 identified recurring gaps including inconsistent operational oversight, insufficient flight data monitoring, and unsafe loading conditions, and recommended the FAA require certificated dispatchers for most Part 135 operations.

What is a Safety Management System, and is it required?

A Safety Management System, or SMS, is a structured program for identifying and managing safety risk before an incident occurs. It has historically been voluntary for Part 135 operators in the US, but the FAA's 14 CFR Part 5 SMS mandate is now in a period of expanded implementation across the industry.

Does Hogani Jets only use ARGUS or Wyvern rated operators?

Not exclusively. Where appropriate, Hogani Jets arranges flights through ARGUS-, Wyvern-, or IS-BAO-rated operators, and also works with vetted Part 135 operators outside those programs, confirmed instead through direct certificate, insurance, and operational history review.

How does Hogani Jets vet the operators it works with?

Every operator's Part 135 certificate, insurance coverage, and operational history is independently confirmed, and where appropriate, flights are arranged through ARGUS, Wyvern, or IS-BAO rated operators. Clients can ask which specific operator and safety rating applies to their trip at the time of booking.

Are there statistics on private jet crashes?

Private jet crash statistics are tracked by FAA regulatory category rather than as one combined figure. Owner-flown Part 91 aircraft account for the large majority of private aviation accidents, Part 135 on-demand charter has historically run roughly 0.2 to 0.9 fatal accidents per 100,000 flight hours, and major Part 121 airlines sit near zero. The NTSB's 2024 special investigation of 500+ Part 135 accidents from 2010 to 2022 is the most current source for charter-specific figures.

Does Hogani Jets confirm operator insurance coverage?

Yes. Every operator is confirmed to carry liability insurance appropriate to the aircraft category and passenger count before it is booked, and clients can request confirmation of an operator's current insurance certificate for their specific flight.

What happens if there's a weather delay or mechanical issue before my flight?

Hogani Jets monitors weather and aircraft status before and throughout every trip, and if a delay, mechanical issue, or scheduling conflict arises, works with its operator network to arrange backup aircraft or alternate timing rather than leaving the client to manage it alone.

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How Safe Are Private Jet Charters? Here's What the Data Shows

Part 135 charter runs roughly 0.2 to 0.9 fatal accidents per 100,000 flight hours, safer than owner-flown Part 91 general aviation but still behind major Part 121 airlines. A 2024 NTSB investigation of 500+ Part 135 accidents from 2010 to 2022 found real gaps, prompting the FAA's expanding Part 5 Safety Management System mandate. Because a Part 135 certificate alone does not guarantee this, Hogani Jets independently verifies each operator's certificate, insurance coverage, and safety record, and reviews ARGUS, Wyvern, or IS-BAO ratings where they exist, before placing any aircraft with a client.

Last Updated: 14 Sep 2026, 12:43 PM