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Are Plane Crashes Actually Happening More Frequently?

Aviation incidents in 2025 are fewer compared to 2024, but some have been severe, while overall safety has improved significantly in recent years.

DC plane crash had one deadly cause: official Washington's willful blindness

The midair collision of American Airlines Flight 5342 and a military helicopter highlights systemic failures and over-reliance on optimistic thinking.

NTSB releases new findings about plane crash in Philadelphia

NTSB released preliminary report on Northeast Philadelphia plane crash; cockpit voice recorder failed to capture final audio.

NYC startup

fromBusiness Insider

The company involved in the NYC helicopter crash is shutting down immediately, the FAA says

New York Helicopter Tours is ceasing operations after a crash resulting in six fatalities, prompting FAA scrutiny of its safety protocols.

fromUPI

FAA issues emergency order grounding NYC tour company after fatal helicopter crash - UPI.com

The FAA grounded the New York City tour company following a deadly helicopter crash in the Hudson River that killed all six on board.

Tech industry

NTSB cites air traffic controller distraction in 2023 California near miss as feds target staffing shortages

A near collision at Burbank Airport was caused by an air traffic controller's distraction, highlighting ongoing staffing issues in air traffic control.

World news

fromConde Nast Traveler

Are Plane Crashes Actually Happening More Frequently?

Aviation incidents in 2025 are fewer compared to 2024, but some have been severe, while overall safety has improved significantly in recent years.

DC plane crash had one deadly cause: official Washington's willful blindness

The midair collision of American Airlines Flight 5342 and a military helicopter highlights systemic failures and over-reliance on optimistic thinking.

NTSB releases new findings about plane crash in Philadelphia

NTSB released preliminary report on Northeast Philadelphia plane crash; cockpit voice recorder failed to capture final audio.

NYC startup

fromBusiness Insider

The company involved in the NYC helicopter crash is shutting down immediately, the FAA says

New York Helicopter Tours is ceasing operations after a crash resulting in six fatalities, prompting FAA scrutiny of its safety protocols.

fromUPI

FAA issues emergency order grounding NYC tour company after fatal helicopter crash - UPI.com

The FAA grounded the New York City tour company following a deadly helicopter crash in the Hudson River that killed all six on board.

Photos reveal mangled wreckage of private plane that crashed in upstate NY, killing family of doctors, athletes

A private plane crash in upstate New York resulted in the tragic deaths of a family of doctors and student athletes.

Brooklyn

Small plane crashes into home in Minneapolis suburb, FAA says

fromLos Angeles Times

4 weeks ago

MMA

Legendary dirt track racer Scott Bloomquist's fatal plane crash deemed an 'act of suicide'

Photos reveal mangled wreckage of private plane that crashed in upstate NY, killing family of doctors, athletes

A private plane crash in upstate New York resulted in the tragic deaths of a family of doctors and student athletes.

Brooklyn

Small plane crashes into home in Minneapolis suburb, FAA says

fromLos Angeles Times

4 weeks ago

MMA

Legendary dirt track racer Scott Bloomquist's fatal plane crash deemed an 'act of suicide'

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#brooklyn-bridge

fromwww.theguardian.com

Mexican navy says ship's pilot in deadly bridge crash was from New York

The Cuauhtemoc training ship crash into the Brooklyn Bridge resulted in two fatalities and prompted an investigation by the NTSB.

Brooklyn

Federal officials provide update on investigation into ship crashing into Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn

Ship that struck Brooklyn Bridge was under control of pilot from New York, head of Mexico's navy says

Brooklyn

New details emerge about the Brooklyn Bridge ship crash after feds meet in NYC to begin investigation

fromPBS News

Brooklyn

Mexican tall ship was underway less than 5 minutes before crashing into Brooklyn Bridge

fromBrooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

Federal safety board begins probe into Brooklyn Bridge ship crash * Brooklyn Paper

fromwww.theguardian.com

Mexican navy says ship's pilot in deadly bridge crash was from New York

The Cuauhtemoc training ship crash into the Brooklyn Bridge resulted in two fatalities and prompted an investigation by the NTSB.

Federal officials provide update on investigation into ship crashing into Brooklyn Bridge

Mexico's naval ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge due to potential mechanical failure, killing two and injuring 19, prompting an NTSB investigation.

Ship that struck Brooklyn Bridge was under control of pilot from New York, head of Mexico's navy says

The ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge was under the control of a New York harbor pilot at the time of the incident.

New details emerge about the Brooklyn Bridge ship crash after feds meet in NYC to begin investigation

The investigation into the Brooklyn Bridge ship crash involving a Mexican Navy ship has begun, focusing on safety protocols and crew actions.

fromPBS News

Mexican tall ship was underway less than 5 minutes before crashing into Brooklyn Bridge

The Mexican navy tall ship Cuauhtemoc crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge shortly after departing, resulting in fatalities.

Investigators are still determining the factors leading to the crash, including possible mechanical issues.

fromBrooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

Federal safety board begins probe into Brooklyn Bridge ship crash * Brooklyn Paper

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#transportation-safety

US politics

fromAdvocate.com

Pete Buttigieg warns of 'major concern' over dangerous Trump-era instability

Pete Buttigieg criticized the Trump administration for the unprecedented firing of NTSB board member Alvin Brown amidst critical safety investigations.

NYC politics

White House removes NTSB vice chair amid heightened aviation concerns across US

fromwww.nytimes.com

US news

After Baltimore Collapse, Risk Reviews Urged for Dozens of U.S. Bridges

fromBoston.com

8 months ago

Miscellaneous

Green Line train was going 36 mph in a 10 mph zone when it derailed, NTSB report finds

US politics

fromAdvocate.com

Pete Buttigieg warns of 'major concern' over dangerous Trump-era instability

Pete Buttigieg criticized the Trump administration for the unprecedented firing of NTSB board member Alvin Brown amidst critical safety investigations.

NYC politics

White House removes NTSB vice chair amid heightened aviation concerns across US

fromwww.nytimes.com

more#transportation-safety

US news

After Baltimore Collapse, Risk Reviews Urged for Dozens of U.S. Bridges

fromBoston.com

8 months ago

Miscellaneous

Green Line train was going 36 mph in a 10 mph zone when it derailed, NTSB report finds

Is it safe to fly? NTSB data says yes

The U.S. aviation safety record remains strong despite recent incidents and public concerns.

fromeuronews

Recovery efforts continue after deadly midair collision in Washington

67 people died in a midair collision over the Potomac River involving an American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter.

US news

2 people are dead after a small plane collision in Arizona, authorities say

Two people died in a midair collision involving two small planes in Arizona.

Snowboarding

Weather was deteriorating when private plane crashed in upstate NY, killing all 6 on board: NTSB

A small plane crash in upstate New York killed all six on board amid deteriorating weather conditions with ongoing investigations regarding visibility and altitude.

fromAxios

Miscellaneous

What went wrong in the Philly jet crash that killed seven people

US news

fromAxios

Is it safe to fly? NTSB data says yes

The U.S. aviation safety record remains strong despite recent incidents and public concerns.

fromeuronews

Recovery efforts continue after deadly midair collision in Washington

67 people died in a midair collision over the Potomac River involving an American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter.

US news

2 people are dead after a small plane collision in Arizona, authorities say

Two people died in a midair collision involving two small planes in Arizona.

Snowboarding

Weather was deteriorating when private plane crashed in upstate NY, killing all 6 on board: NTSB

A small plane crash in upstate New York killed all six on board amid deteriorating weather conditions with ongoing investigations regarding visibility and altitude.

fromAxios

Miscellaneous

What went wrong in the Philly jet crash that killed seven people

NYC helicopter tour company shuts down after Hudson River crash that killed 6: FAA

New York Helicopter Tours is ceasing operations following a fatal crash that killed all six aboard, pending investigation by FAA and NTSB.

Helicopter tour company shuts down after Hudson River crash kills six, FAA says

New York Helicopter Tours is shutting down operations following a tragic crash that killed six people, with investigations ongoing.

fromGothamist

NYC parents

Helicopter that crashed in Hudson River had no flight recording devices, NTSB says

NYC parents

Hudson River helicopter crash: Doomed tourist chopper did not have a black box; some wreckage still not recovered | amNewYork

fromNBC News

NYC politics

Helicopter in Hudson River crash lacked flight recorders, officials say

NYC politics

Helicopter in Hudson River crash lacked flight recorders, officials say

New York Rangers

fromFox News

NYC helicopter tour company shuts down after Hudson River crash that killed 6: FAA

New York Helicopter Tours is ceasing operations following a fatal crash that killed all six aboard, pending investigation by FAA and NTSB.

Helicopter tour company shuts down after Hudson River crash kills six, FAA says

New York Helicopter Tours is shutting down operations following a tragic crash that killed six people, with investigations ongoing.

fromGothamist

NYC parents

Helicopter that crashed in Hudson River had no flight recording devices, NTSB says

NYC parents

Hudson River helicopter crash: Doomed tourist chopper did not have a black box; some wreckage still not recovered | amNewYork

fromNBC News

NYC politics

Helicopter in Hudson River crash lacked flight recorders, officials say

NYC politics

Helicopter in Hudson River crash lacked flight recorders, officials say

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#bridge-safety

fromNews 12 - Default

NTSB recommends 68 bridges to be evaluated for collapse risk, including Brooklyn Bridge

The NTSB recommends 68 bridges, including the critical Brooklyn Bridge, for evaluations regarding collapse risk.

San Francisco

Six Bay Area bridges including the Golden Gate Bridge could be at risk of collapsing if struck by vessel, federal officials warn

Bridge safety assessments are crucial to prevent catastrophic collapses, as demonstrated by the Francis Scott Key Bridge incident.

DC food

Crashes and Disasters | One year after Baltimore bridge collapse, NTSB finds 68 US bridges, including four in the Bay Area, need to be assessed for risk of collapse if hit by ship

Immediate vulnerability assessments are needed for 68 bridges at risk of ship strikes.

New York City

More than a dozen bridges in NY, NJ - including George Washington Bridge - must be checked for risk of collapse

Several major US bridges, including prominent New York and New Jersey structures, require risk assessments due to vulnerabilities highlighted by the NTSB.

fromABC7 San Francisco

San Francisco

NTSB identifies several Bay Area bridges in need of evaluation for vulnerabilities

Washington DC

NTSB recommends 68 bridges in U.S. be evaluated for risk of collapse. See the full list.

fromNews 12 - Default

NTSB recommends 68 bridges to be evaluated for collapse risk, including Brooklyn Bridge

The NTSB recommends 68 bridges, including the critical Brooklyn Bridge, for evaluations regarding collapse risk.

San Francisco

Six Bay Area bridges including the Golden Gate Bridge could be at risk of collapsing if struck by vessel, federal officials warn

Bridge safety assessments are crucial to prevent catastrophic collapses, as demonstrated by the Francis Scott Key Bridge incident.

DC food

Crashes and Disasters | One year after Baltimore bridge collapse, NTSB finds 68 US bridges, including four in the Bay Area, need to be assessed for risk of collapse if hit by ship

Immediate vulnerability assessments are needed for 68 bridges at risk of ship strikes.

New York City

More than a dozen bridges in NY, NJ - including George Washington Bridge - must be checked for risk of collapse

Several major US bridges, including prominent New York and New Jersey structures, require risk assessments due to vulnerabilities highlighted by the NTSB.

fromABC7 San Francisco

San Francisco

NTSB identifies several Bay Area bridges in need of evaluation for vulnerabilities

Washington DC

NTSB recommends 68 bridges in U.S. be evaluated for risk of collapse. See the full list.

More than a dozen bridges in NY, NJ - including George Washington Bridge - must be checked for risk of collapse

Many bridges in New York and New Jersey need urgent inspections for risk of collapse from vessel strikes, according to NTSB.

San Francisco

fromsfist.com

Golden Gate Bridge Officials Sound Testy In Response to NTSB Report About Ship Collision Risks

The Golden Gate Bridge was listed by the NTSB as needing assessment for potential collapse risk due to vessel strikes.

Local officials dispute the NTSB's findings, asserting the bridge's safety measures are sufficient.

Dallas Cowboys

fromwww.theguardian.com

American Airlines plane catches fire in Denver after emergency landing

American Airlines flight diverted due to engine fire, leading to a safe evacuation of all passengers and crew.

fromwww.aljazeera.com