Back to Advanced SearchSEARCH RESULTS: 1465 INCIDENTS
CHART RESULTS:
SEARCH CRITERIA:
Targets: (Airports and Aircraft)
| GTD ID | DATE | COUNTRY | CITY | PERPETRATOR GROUP | FATALITIES | INJURED | TARGET TYPE | REGION | ATTACK TYPE | WEAPON TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200109110004 | 2001-09-11 | United States | New York City | Al-Qaida | 1385 | 10878 | Business,Airports and Aircraft,Private Citizens & Property | North America | Hijacking,Armed Assault | Vehicle (not to include vehicle-borne explosives, i.e., car or truck bombs),Incendiary,Melee |
| 200109110005 | 2001-09-11 | United States | New York City | Al-Qaida | 1385 | 10878 | Business,Airports and Aircraft,Private Citizens & Property | North America | Hijacking,Armed Assault | Vehicle (not to include vehicle-borne explosives, i.e., car or truck bombs),Incendiary,Melee |
| 201710140002 | 2017-10-14 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 588 | 316 | Business,Airports and Aircraft,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198506230001 | 1985-06-23 | Canada | Toronto | Sikh Extremists | 329 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft | North America | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201407170031 | 2014-07-17 | Ukraine | Hrabove | Donetsk People's Republic (suspected) | 298 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft | Eastern Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198812210003 | 1988-12-21 | United Kingdom | Lockerbie | Unknown | 270 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft | Western Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201510310001 | 2015-10-31 | Egypt | Unknown | Sinai Province of the Islamic State | 224 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200109110006 | 2001-09-11 | United States | Arlington | Al-Qaida | 190 | 106 | Government (General),Military,Airports and Aircraft | North America | Hijacking,Armed Assault | Vehicle (not to include vehicle-borne explosives, i.e., car or truck bombs),Incendiary,Melee |
| 198909190005 | 1989-09-19 | Niger | Goure district | Hezbollah (suspected) | 171 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 199611230011 | 1996-11-23 | Ethiopia | Addis Ababa | Unknown | 123 | Unknown | Airports and Aircraft | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Barricade Incident) | Unknown |
| 198309230010 | 1983-09-23 | United Arab Emirates | Jebel Ali | Abu Nidal Organization (ANO) | 111 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft,Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198911270006 | 1989-11-27 | Colombia | Bogota | The Extraditables | 107 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft | South America | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 197712040003 | 1977-12-04 | Malaysia | Unknown | Unknown | 100 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft,Airports and Aircraft | Southeast Asia | Hijacking | Firearms,Firearms |
| 197409080002 | 1974-09-08 | Greece | Athens | Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, Gen Cmd (PFLP-GC) | 88 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft | Western Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 197610060001 | 1976-10-06 | Barbados | Grantly Adams International Airport | Coordination of the United Revolutionary Organization (CORU) | 73 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft | Central America & Caribbean | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198012210001 | 1980-12-21 | Colombia | Unknown | Unknown | 70 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft | South America | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198612260007 | 1986-12-26 | Saudi Arabia | Riyadh | Hezbollah | 62 | 32 | Airports and Aircraft | Middle East & North Africa | Hijacking | Explosives |
| 201710010018 | 2017-10-01 | United States | Las Vegas | Anti-Government extremists (suspected) | 60 | 850 | Business,Airports and Aircraft,Private Citizens & Property | North America | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 198511230005 | 1985-11-23 | Greece | Athens | Abu Nidal Organization (ANO) | 60 | 27 | Airports and Aircraft | Western Europe | Hijacking | Firearms,Explosives |
| 197902120002 | 1979-02-12 | Rhodesia | Kariba | Zimbabwe African People's Union | 54 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201606280001 | 2016-06-28 | Turkey | Istanbul | Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) | 48 | 235 | Airports and Aircraft,Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives,Firearms |
| 197809040003 | 1978-09-04 | Rhodesia | Kariba | Zimbabwe African People's Union | 48 | Unknown | Airports and Aircraft | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 197002210002 | 1970-02-21 | Switzerland | Zurich | Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, Gen Cmd (PFLP-GC) | 47 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft | Western Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200408240001 | 2004-08-24 | Russia | Rostov-on-Don | Islambouli Brigades of al-Qaida | 46 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft | Eastern Europe | Hijacking | Explosives |
| 200408240002 | 2004-08-24 | Russia | Gluboky | Islambouli Brigades of al-Qaida | 44 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft | Eastern Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200109110007 | 2001-09-11 | United States | Shanksville | Al-Qaida | 44 | 9 | Government (General),Airports and Aircraft,Private Citizens & Property | North America | Hijacking,Armed Assault | Vehicle (not to include vehicle-borne explosives, i.e., car or truck bombs),Incendiary,Melee |
| 201405260021 | 2014-05-26 | Ukraine | Donetsk | Donetsk People's Republic | 40 | Unknown | Airports and Aircraft | Eastern Europe | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201406080001 | 2014-06-08 | Pakistan | Karachi | Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU),Lashkar-e-Jhangvi,Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) | 38 | 22 | Airports and Aircraft | South Asia | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 201101240016 | 2011-01-24 | Russia | Domodedovo | Caucasus Emirate | 38 | 168 | Airports and Aircraft,Airports and Aircraft,Airports and Aircraft | Eastern Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198610300001 | 1986-10-30 | Angola | Luanda | Angola Rebels | 36 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 197004210001 | 1970-04-21 | Philippines | Cauayan | Unknown | 36 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft | Southeast Asia | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198408020003 | 1984-08-02 | India | Chennai | Unknown | 31 | 19 | Airports and Aircraft | South Asia | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 197312170003 | 1973-12-17 | Italy | Rome | Unknown | 31 | Unknown | Airports and Aircraft | Western Europe | Hijacking | Firearms,Explosives |
| 202012300008 | 2020-12-30 | Yemen | Aden | Houthi extremists (Ansar Allah) (suspected),Southern Resistance Forces (SRF) (suspected) | 30 | 60 | Government (General),Airports and Aircraft,Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Assassination | Explosives,Firearms |
| 198906280007 | 1989-06-28 | Somalia | Borama | Somali National Movement | 30 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 197312170002 | 1973-12-17 | Italy | Rome | Black September | 30 | 50 | Airports and Aircraft | Western Europe | Hostage Taking (Barricade Incident) | Firearms,Explosives,Incendiary |
| 198804100009 | 1988-04-10 | Afghanistan | Maymana | Unknown | 29 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft | South Asia | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200202170003 | 2002-02-17 | Nepal | Sanphebaga | Maoists (suspected) | 27 | Unknown | Police,Airports and Aircraft | South Asia | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 197205300001 | 1972-05-30 | Israel | Lod | Japanese Red Army (JRA) | 26 | 72 | Airports and Aircraft | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Firearms,Explosives |
| 197201260002 | 1972-01-26 | Czechoslovakia | Unknown | Croatian Nationalists | 26 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft | Eastern Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 197111200002 | 1971-11-20 | Taiwan | Unknown | Unknown | 25 | Unknown | Airports and Aircraft | East Asia | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201609230043 | 2016-09-23 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Kananga | Kamwina Nsapu Militia | 24 | Unknown | Military,Airports and Aircraft | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Melee |
| 200303040001 | 2003-03-04 | Philippines | Davao City | Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) (suspected),Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) (suspected) | 24 | 150 | Airports and Aircraft | Southeast Asia | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200112150004 | 2001-12-15 | Angola | Uige | National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA) (suspected) | 24 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200107240001 | 2001-07-24 | Sri Lanka | Katunayake | Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) | 21 | 12 | Military,Airports and Aircraft,Tourists | South Asia | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 199407190002 | 1994-07-19 | Panama | Colon | Ansar Allah | 21 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft | Central America & Caribbean | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198609050009 | 1986-09-05 | Pakistan | Karachi | Abu Nidal Organization (ANO) | 20 | 150 | Airports and Aircraft | South Asia | Hijacking | Firearms |
| 198811030007 | 1988-11-03 | Maldives | Male | People's Liberation Organization of Tamil Eelam | 19 | 100 | Government (General),Military,Airports and Aircraft | South Asia | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201703120008 | 2017-03-12 | Iraq | Tal Afar | Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) | 18 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives,Unknown |
| 201603220001 | 2016-03-22 | Belgium | Zaventem | Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) | 18 | 135 | Airports and Aircraft,Private Citizens & Property | Western Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198803030003 | 1988-03-03 | South Africa | Unknown | Unknown | 17 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201312300052 | 2013-12-30 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Kinshasa | Unknown | 16 | 1 | Airports and Aircraft | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Melee |
| 198512270002 | 1985-12-27 | Italy | Rome | Abu Nidal Organization (ANO) | 16 | 81 | Airports and Aircraft | Western Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Firearms,Explosives |
| 197802190002 | 1978-02-18 | Cyprus | Nicosia | Anti-Israeli extremists | 16 | Unknown | Airports and Aircraft,Journalists & Media,Private Citizens & Property | Western Europe | Assassination,Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Hijacking | Firearms |
| 200605150011 | 2006-05-14 | Iraq | Baghdad | Unknown | 14 | Unknown | Airports and Aircraft,Airports and Aircraft | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198605030001 | 1986-05-03 | Sri Lanka | Colombo | Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) (suspected) | 14 | 23 | Airports and Aircraft | South Asia | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 197606270001 | 1976-06-27 | Greece | Athens | Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) | 13 | Unknown | Airports and Aircraft | Western Europe | Hijacking | Unknown |
| 197605210003 | 1976-05-21 | Philippines | Davao City | Muslim Rebels | 13 | 25 | Airports and Aircraft | Southeast Asia | Hijacking | Firearms,Explosives |
| 201907220001 | 2019-07-22 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 11 | 23 | Government (General),Airports and Aircraft | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200903150028 | 2009-03-15 | Uganda | Kampala | Unknown | 11 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200101160001 | 2001-01-16 | India | Srinagar | Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) | 11 | 14 | Airports and Aircraft | South Asia | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 198909240005 | 1989-09-24 | India | Ujani | Unknown | 11 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft | South Asia | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 197512290003 | 1975-12-29 | United States | New York City | Croatian Nationalists | 11 | 74 | Airports and Aircraft | North America | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201202270004 | 2012-02-27 | Afghanistan | Jalalabad | Taliban | 10 | 12 | Airports and Aircraft | South Asia | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198003100019 | 1980-03-10 | Italy | Rome | Armenian Secret Army for the Liberation of Armenia | 10 | 12 | Airports and Aircraft | Western Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 197612150001 | 1976-12-15 | Iraq | Baghdad | Unknown | 10 | 285 | Airports and Aircraft | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201410010007 | 2014-10-02 | Libya | Benghazi | Ansar al-Sharia (Libya),Libya Shield Force,Shura Council of Benghazi Revolutionaries | 9 | 52 | Airports and Aircraft,Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201406260016 | 2014-06-26 | Yemen | Seiyun | Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) | 9 | Unknown | Airports and Aircraft | Middle East & North Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 199208260006 | 1992-08-26 | Algeria | Algiers | Islamic Salvation Front (FIS) | 9 | 100 | Airports and Aircraft | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 199103170006 | 1991-03-17 | Angola | Malange | National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA) | 9 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198208080008 | 1982-08-07 | Turkey | Ankara | Armenian Secret Army for the Liberation of Armenia | 9 | 71 | Airports and Aircraft | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201201190001 | 2012-01-19 | Afghanistan | Kandahar | Taliban | 8 | 8 | Airports and Aircraft | South Asia | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200908080013 | 2009-08-08 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 8 | 17 | Government (General),Airports and Aircraft | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 199210080003 | 1992-10-08 | Madagascar | Antisiranana | Unknown | 8 | 15 | Airports and Aircraft | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 198307150003 | 1983-07-15 | France | Paris | Armenian Secret Army for the Liberation of Armenia | 8 | 55 | Airports and Aircraft | Western Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201506020087 | 2015-06-02 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Goma | Mai Mai Bakata Katanga Militia,Union of Congolese Patriots (UPC) | 7 | 9 | Airports and Aircraft | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Melee |
| 201306100002 | 2013-06-10 | Afghanistan | Kabul | Taliban | 7 | 2 | Military,Military,Airports and Aircraft | South Asia | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 201104050015 | 2011-04-05 | Afghanistan | Jalalabad | Taliban | 7 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft | South Asia | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 200910280011 | 2009-10-28 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 7 | 16 | Airports and Aircraft | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200907070023 | 2009-07-07 | Afghanistan | Sangin | Taliban | 7 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft | South Asia | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200907060010 | 2009-07-06 | Afghanistan | Kandahar | Taliban | 7 | 14 | Airports and Aircraft | South Asia | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 199104190002 | 1991-04-19 | Greece | Patras | November 17 Revolutionary Organization (N17RO) (suspected) | 7 | 6 | Airports and Aircraft | Western Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 202009280007 | 2020-09-28 | Iraq | Baghdad | Iran-backed militia | 6 | 1 | Airports and Aircraft,Private Citizens & Property | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201905170005 | 2019-05-16 | Yemen | Hudaydah | Houthi extremists (Ansar Allah) | 6 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft | Middle East & North Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201612170005 | 2016-12-17 | Afghanistan | Unknown | Taliban (suspected) | 6 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft | South Asia | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201407130018 | 2014-07-13 | Libya | Tripoli | Libya Revolutionaries Operations Room (LROR),Libya Shield Force (suspected),Misrata Brigades | 6 | 25 | Airports and Aircraft,Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Middle East & North Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201008030009 | 2010-08-03 | Afghanistan | Kandahar | Taliban (suspected) | 6 | 3 | Airports and Aircraft | South Asia | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201004170006 | 2010-04-17 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 6 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198609040006 | 1986-09-04 | Nicaragua | Las Minas | Kisan Indian Organization | 6 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft | Central America & Caribbean | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201701060022 | 2017-01-06 | United States | Fort Lauderdale | Jihadi-inspired extremists | 5 | 6 | Airports and Aircraft | North America | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201009010008 | 2010-09-01 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Kilambo | Mayi Mayi (suspected) | 5 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft,Private Citizens & Property,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 198711110002 | 1987-11-11 | Lebanon | Beirut | Unknown | 5 | 70 | Airports and Aircraft | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198609140001 | 1986-09-14 | South Korea | Seoul | Unknown | 5 | 19 | Airports and Aircraft | East Asia | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 198606060010 | 1986-06-06 | Guatemala | Santa Elena | Rebel Armed Forces of Guatemala (FAR) | 5 | Unknown | Airports and Aircraft | Central America & Caribbean | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 197806000002 | 1978-06-00 | United Arab Emirates | Doha | Unknown | 5 | 0 | Airports and Aircraft | Middle East & North Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 197805200007 | 1978-05-20 | France | Paris | Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) | 5 | 3 | Airports and Aircraft | Western Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Firearms,Explosives |
| 197705290002 | 1977-05-29 | Turkey | Istanbul | 28 May Armenian Organization | 5 | 42 | Airports and Aircraft | Middle East & North Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 197308050002 | 1973-08-05 | Greece | Athens | Black September | 5 | 55 | Airports and Aircraft | Western Europe | Bombing/Explosion | Firearms,Explosives |
| 201904190030 | 2019-04-18 | Libya | Sabha | Fezzan Province of the Islamic State | 4 | 6 | Military,Airports and Aircraft | Middle East & North Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201709270026 | 2017-09-27 | Afghanistan | Kabul | Khorasan Chapter of the Islamic State,Taliban | 4 | 11 | Government (General),Airports and Aircraft | South Asia | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
<< PREVIOUS RESULTS / MORE RESULTS >>
Copyright © 2009-2022 University of Maryland
National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism
An Emeritus Center of Excellence of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Data and Privacy | End User Agreement | Contact
National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism
An Emeritus Center of Excellence of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Data and Privacy | End User Agreement | Contact