Recent Surge in Plane Crashes Raises Concerns Over Aviation Safety

A series of accidents and FAA staffing shortages have heightened public anxiety about air travel, despite experts affirming it remains the safest mode of transportation.

Six high-profile aviation accidents in the U.S. and Canada since late January have led to growing public unease about flying.
Incidents include a deadly midair collision near Washington, D.C., and a crash in Alaska that killed 10 people, among others currently under investigation.
Experts emphasize that flying remains statistically safer than other forms of transportation, attributing the perceived rise in crashes to random clustering and heightened media coverage.
FAA staffing shortages, particularly among air traffic controllers, have drawn scrutiny, with calls for increased hiring to bolster safety oversight.
Public confidence in federal aviation safety agencies has declined, with only 55% of Americans expressing moderate or high confidence, down from 62% last year.