LAREDO, Texas (AP) — Three different models of aircraft crashed in recent days in the U.S., killing 21 people in Missouri, California and Texas and leading to federal investigations into the causes.

A series of aviation incidents has drawn national attention, with crashes involving a small business jet, a skydiving plane and two military jets.

With so many high-profile plane crashes in 2025 — in particular the Air India crash of June 12, which left 260 dead — many travelers are nervous about flying and doubtful about how safe flights really ...

A mammoth military plane on a routine test mission crashed shortly after takeoff Monday in Southern California, killing all eight crew members on board and leaving charred wreckage so mangled it was ...

Flight data recorders and cockpit voice recorders are nearly indestructible. The recorders are widely referred to as the "black box" and are crucial to aviation accident investigations. Future ...

In 2025, the number of fatal accidents in global air travel rose slightly year-over-year, according to a new report from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). IATA’s annual safety report ...

WASHINGTON — The number of major accidents involving military aircraft spiked in 2024, internal Pentagon figures show, and a series of high-profile aviation mishaps with deaths and the loss of ...

Recent near-collisions and fatal accidents have raised questions about aviation safety. An analysis of federal data shows a 61% increase in near-mid-air collisions since 2019. Experts say the aviation ...