After the D.C. plane crash, how safe is air travel in Minnesota, the U.S. and the world?
Despite recent headlines, U.S. commercial airline travel has become increasingly safe. An American Airlines regional jet collided with a Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River, killing 67 people. A private medical jet crashed in Philadelphia, with 7 lives lost.
Experts send travelers clear message about flying: This is what they say about air travel safety in 2025
The Trump Administration is off to a rough start concerning air travel safety. 2 back-to-back fatal airplane crashes and other mishaps are worrying
US airlines’ 16-year safety record ended with tragedy. There were warnings ahead of the crash
US airlines had gone 16 years without a fatal crash until Wednesday night. But as impressive as that safety record had been, there have been warning signs in recent years of a significant risk of a collision like the one that just killed 67 people.
DC plane crash updates: Helicopter had advanced safety system turned off, lawmaker says
More than a week after the deadly collision of a passenger jet and a helicopter, crews forged ahead with salvage efforts in the Potomac River.
Black Hawk chopper in D.C. plane crash had a safety system off, senator says
Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Eagle flight over the Potomac River​ late last month was flying with a safety system turned off, Sen. Ted Cruz told reporters after a briefing from the FAA and NTSB.
Recent aviation disasters cause fears about the safety of flying
The spate of recent aviation disasters and close calls have people worried about the safety of flying.
Passengers Record Moment a Japan Airlines Plane Collides with Delta Plane
According to the FAA, the collision occurred around 10:40 a.m. local time as the Japan Airlines plane was taxiing and its ...
Sky Harbor had 9 midair close calls in past decade. Pilots warn of potential for disaster
Aircraft flying in and out of Sky Harbor International Airport nearly collided with each other nine times in the last decade, ...
Japan Airlines Plane Clips Delta Plane at Seattle-Tacoma Airport
No one was injured, but a passenger on one of the planes described “violent shaking” and a “really loud crunching sound.” ...
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Former Delta CEO Assesses Risks at Reagan Airport Where Crash Occurred
Richard Anderson said politicians exacerbated the flying challenges at the small airport by adding flights to their home ...
I'm a pilot who's flown into DC's Reagan Airport for decades. Taking off and landing there can be extremely tough — here's what I think went wrong.
Retired Delta pilot Mark Stephens says there are two airports on the East Coast that he considers particularly dangerous: ...
Deadly midair collision renews urgent questions about near-misses, air safety
There have been a number of close calls around the country in recent years that concerned aviation experts and officials.
Japan Airlines plane strikes Delta plane's tail at Seattle-Tacoma airport
The right wing of a Japan Airlines plane struck the tail of a Delta Airlines plane Wednesday morning while both were on the ...
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Wing Collision at Seattle-Tacoma Airport
A Japan Airlines jet struck a Delta Air Lines tail at Seattle-Tacoma Airport. The FAA halted some flights and will ...
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Seattle runway collision raises fresh concerns over air safety
Two planes, Delta and Japan Airlines, collided at the airport in Seattle. Fortunately, no one was injured. The collision in ...