In 2025, there were more plane crashes at the beginning of the year than in 2024. While 2024 had fewer accidents, 2025 saw a rise in both commercial and private flight crashes. In January 2025, there were 80 crashes and 93 in February, and in 2024 only 19 in January and 12 in February. The difference between those numbers is considerable! This increase was due to stronger winds, a faster jet stream, and more natural causes, but it is also due to the amount of people that are flying more after the pandemic and some safety rules that weren’t followed as closely.
At the beginning of 2025, there were 22 deadly plane crashes in the US, resulting in at least 109 deaths. Meanwhile in 2024 there were only 14 plane crashes that were fatal. In summary, the rise in plane crashes in 2025 shows why we need to be careful when flying. With more flights and some safety rules not being followed, it’s important for airlines to keep passengers safe and get to their location safely. Staying aware of these risks can help everyone have a safer experience in the air.
