2024 Marked as Deadliest Year for Aviation Since 2018, Experts Reassure Air Travel Safety

Despite a rise in high-profile accidents and fatalities, aviation experts emphasize that flying remains one of the safest modes of transportation.

2024 recorded 16 fatal aviation accidents, resulting in 333 deaths, making it the deadliest year since 2018, largely due to two major incidents in late December.
Recent high-profile accidents include a Delta Airlines crash landing in Toronto, where all 80 onboard survived, and a deadly collision between an American Airlines plane and a helicopter in Washington, D.C.
Experts attribute heightened public perception of aviation risks to increased media coverage and social media proliferation, despite long-term safety improvements in the industry.
Advancements in technology, pilot training, and regulatory oversight have significantly reduced aviation accidents over decades, with modern air travel maintaining an exceptional safety record.
Flight attendants on Delta Flight 4819 were praised for their swift and professional response during the Toronto crash, exemplifying the critical safety role they play in emergencies.