Public trust in aviation safety has decreased in the US, with a recent poll indicating only 64% of Americans feel air travel is safe, down from 71% the previous year. This decline is largely attributed to several tragic plane crashes in 2025, resulting in increased perceptions of aviation peril. Confidence in pilots dropped to 41% and in federal safety regulators to just 13%. The recent fatal incidents include a deadly collision over the Potomac River and multiple crashes, fueling public concern and dissatisfaction with aviation safety.
Public confidence in aviation safety has declined notably in 2025, with only 64% of Americans believing air travel is safe, down from 71% in 2024.
A significant 12% rise in Americans feeling that planes are very or somewhat unsafe reflects growing unease, influenced by several aviation accidents this year.
Confidence in pilots and federal safety oversight has plummeted, dropping from 45% to 41% and 20% to 13% respectively, revealing deepening public concerns.
The recent series of aviation incidents, including collisions and crashes, has stirred anxiety and skepticism towards the safety of air travel among the American public.
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