U.S. Aviation Accidents in 2025 See Fatalities More Than Double Compared to 2024

A series of major crashes, including the deadliest in nearly 25 years, raises questions about aviation safety despite experts' reassurances.

There have been 94 aviation accidents in the U.S. in 2025 so far, including 14 fatal crashes, with 85 deaths reported.
The January 29 collision near Washington, D.C., involving an American Airlines jet and a military helicopter, killed 67 people, making it the deadliest U.S. aviation crash in nearly 25 years.
Other major crashes include a medical jet crash in Philadelphia, a small plane crash in Alaska, and two separate incidents in Arizona involving midair and runway collisions.
While the overall number of aviation accidents is lower than in 2024, fatalities have more than doubled due to crashes involving larger aircraft and more passengers.
Experts continue to emphasize that air travel remains the safest mode of transportation, though public confidence in flight safety has slightly declined according to recent polls.