The US has recorded 87 aviation accidents so far in 2025, resulting in at least 85 fatalities, according to data released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). These figures do not yet include a mid-air collision that occurred in Arizona on Feb. 19.
The NTSB report shows that 62 aviation accidents occurred in January, with another 25 incidents reported in February up until Feb. 19. Among these, 13 have been fatal. A series of aviation accidents and aircraft malfunctions over the past two months has heightened concerns and unease among travelers nationwide.
The latest incident occurred on Feb. 19 in Arizona, where two small aircraft collided mid-air at an airport, tragically killing two people. The NTSB stated that an investigation into the cause of the collision is underway.
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