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Crashes, Crashes everywhere
It’s been a rough few weeks in the skies, from commercial jets to military aircraft, a string of high-profile crashes has the public on edge. If you've been hearing about planes going down here is a list of the highest-profile crashes being reported by the media.
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What’s going on?
January 29 – Mid-Air Collision Over D.C.
A Bombardier CRJ700 (American Airlines Flight 5342) collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River. The crash killed all 67 people on board both aircraft. This is the worst US aircraft disaster since 2001.January 31 – Medical Jet Disaster in Philly
A Mexican-registered Learjet 55 carrying medical personnel crashed in Philadelphia, killing seven. Early reports suggest bad weather and possible mechanical issues played a role.February 6 – Alaska Commuter Crash
A Bering Air Cessna 208B Grand Caravan went down near Nome, Alaska. Ten lives were lost. Investigators are looking at weather conditions and potential icing as causes.February 10 – Private Jet Crash in Arizona
A Lear 35-A landing gear collapsed during a routine landing, causing the aircraft to crash into a parked Gulfstream 200 at the Scottsdale Airport, killing one and injuring four.February 12 – Military Mayday in San Diego
A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler crashed into San Diego Bay. The bad news? The An $80 million aircraft is now sitting at the bottom of the bay. The good news? Both pilots ejected safely.January 27 – F-35 Goes Down in Alaska
F-35A fighter jet crashed at Eielson Air Force Base. The pilot ejected safely, but the aircraft exploded in a fiery crash near the base.
Tell me more
What’s going on? Why so many crashes? The NTSB, FAA, and military safety boards are digging into these incidents to find out their cause.
Aviation safety still holds up. These crashes are tragic, but statistically, flying remains incredibly safe. That said, every crash sparks discussions about pilot training, aircraft maintenance, and how to prevent future disasters.
This is a learning moment. Safety isn’t just a checkbox—it’s a way of thinking. Every bolt tightened, every system checked, and every maintenance log updated helps keep these stories from happening.
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