Here is a list of the deadliest plane disasters in the 21st century, excluding the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks: On July 17, 2014, Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down over rebel-held eastern ...

But this terrifying incident and the recent spate of mysterious, unresolved crashes remind even the coolest of flyers that no matter how well-maintained a plane may be, no matter how rigorous the ...

And, in response to conflicts between the airline and the victims’ families, Congress passed the Aviation Disaster Family Assistance Act, which transferred survivor services to the NTSB.

with a total of 14 fatal aircraft accidents reported in 2025. Despite recent events, aviation experts maintain that flying remains an extremely safe mode of transportation. Two small planes ...

For many people, the disasters’ frequency seemed out of the ordinary. “(Seven) plane crashes since the Trump administration congratulated itself for ‘restoring aviation safety,’” liberal ...

In March, a private plane flying from Los Angeles to Aspen, Colorado crashed, killing 18 people. These high-profile disasters highlight the lingering dangers of private air travel. Though general ...

While the full details of what led to Wednesday’s terrible tragedy remain unclear, it’s not the first time a president has been tested with an airline disaster. When a Bombardier DHC-8 ...

The Boeing crash that claimed 157 lives last year didn’t drive up the worldwide death toll from aircraft crashes despite sparking a corporate crisis for the planemaker, according to a new report.

Manchester — home to one of the world’s best known soccer teams — to commemorate the anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster. An accident while the team’s plane was refueling in Munich ...