There have been many plane crashes in 2025, which has made people worry about the safety of flying. This article discusses the most recent plane crashes in the United States and gives a summary of the events, data, and news about them in 2025.
Statistics on Plane Crashes in 2025
There have been 87 known airplane crashes in the US as of February 17, 2025. One in thirteen of these has been deadly, killing at least 85 people. In January and February, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) saw 62 accidents and 25 in February.
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Major Plane Crashes in the US
Washington D.C. Collision (January 29, 2025)
A regional jet from American Airlines and a Black Hawk chopper from the US Army crashed over the Potomac River at the start of the year, killing all on board. 67 people died in the crash. It had been almost 16 years since the last time a U.S. plane crashed and killed people.
Philadelphia Medical Jet Crash (January 31, 2025)
A medical jet crashed into a neighborhood in Philadelphia, killing seven people: six on board the plane and one on the ground. A huge ball of fire was made when the Learjet hit.
Alaska Plane Crash (February 6, 2025)
A Cessna 208B Grand Caravan with ten people on board lost speed and altitude and crashed in Alaska. The plane was found wrecked in the Bering Sea after the crash, but no one was still alive
Arizona Airport Collision (February 10, 2025)
One person was killed and four others were hurt when two private jets crashed at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona.
Recent Incidents Outside the US
Delta Airlines Crash in Toronto (February 17, 2025)
At Toronto Pearson International Airport, a Delta Air Lines regional jet with 80 people on board crashed. No one was hurt when the plane hit the ground, even though it turned over. 18 people were hurt, and a child was one of them.
Safety Concerns and Aviation Safety
Some people say that flying is still one of the best ways to get around, even with these issues. But the recent rise in plane crashes has made people more worried about the safety of flying. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is looking into these crashes to find out what went wrong and how to stop them from happening again.
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Conclusion
There have been a lot of scary plane crashes in 2025, with a lot of deaths and serious injuries. Even though statistics show that flying is still safe, these events show how important it is to keep working to make flying safer and stop more accidents from happening.