From midair collisions to fatal crashes, the U.S. has already recorded over 150 aviation accidents in 2025—raising new concerns over air travel safety.
Published: April 11, 2025 | In the wake of multiple aviation tragedies across the United States, public concern over air safety is rising. In just the first few months of 2025, the country has witnessed deadly crashes involving commercial jets, helicopters, and non-commercial aircraft—including a catastrophic collision involving a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines flight.
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Total Plane Crashes in 2025 So Far
According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), 153 aviation accidents have occurred in the U.S. as of early April 2025. Of these, 23 were fatal, reflecting a slight decrease in deadly incidents compared to previous years.
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Aviation attorney Jim Brauchle noted that although commercial aviation remains relatively safe, the majority of accidents involve non-commercial aircraft, such as private planes and small charters. “There’s probably a crash every other day somewhere in the U.S.,” he told Newsweek.
Major Aviation Incidents in 2025
- January 29: A Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines jet near Washington D.C. All 67 passengers and crew were presumed dead.
- January 31: A Medevac jet crashed in Philadelphia, claiming at least 7 lives and injuring 19, with widespread damage in a residential area.
- February 5: A Japan Airlines plane backed into a Delta jet in Seattle. No injuries were reported.
- February 10: A private jet linked to musician Vince Neil collided with another aircraft; the pilot died, but Neil was not onboard.
- February 12: A Navy fighter jet crashed into San Diego Bay. Both pilots were rescued.
- February 17: A Delta Air Lines flight crash-landed in Toronto. Miraculously, all 80 on board survived.
- February 19: Two small planes collided in Arizona, killing one person.
- March 9: A small aircraft crashed in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, resulting in multiple injuries.
- March 14: A Beechcraft A36 Bonanza crashed near Pitt-Greenville Airport in North Carolina. No survivors were found.
- April 10: A helicopter crash in the Hudson River killed Siemens Mobility CEO Agustin Escobar, his entire family, and the pilot.
Federal Workforce & Aviation Safety Concerns
Following staff restructuring in early 2025, President Donald Trump initiated buyout offers and terminations across the federal workforce. Although air traffic controllers were not directly laid off, the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS) union reported around 300 engineering and technical workers were terminated, mostly probationary employees with limited job protection.
Is Flying Still Safe?
While the overall number of aviation accidents remains below historical averages, recent high-profile incidents are fueling public anxiety. Experts stress that commercial aviation is still one of the safest modes of travel, but emphasize the need for continued investment in air traffic control, regulatory oversight, and pilot training, especially as private aviation grows.
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