All the latest content about Aviation accidents and incidents from the BBC.

Dramatic video of frightened passengers bracing for impact during emergency landings, airplanes crashing onto highways, buildings and fields, and social media posts showing firsthand perspectives of ...

The reoccurrence of similar incidents and fatal accidents suggests procedures to mitigate accidents are not working ...

Commercial flying is remarkably safe, but “safe” doesn’t mean “impossible to fail.” In 2024, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) counted 37.09 million scheduled commercial departures ...

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 ...

ICAO introduces new global rules to ensure independent and transparent air crash investigations, strengthening aviation ...

A prominent member of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Todd Inman, has revealed he was abruptly dismissed by the Trump administration, with no explanation provided for his termination.

A plane crash leaves travelers feeling shaken about flying. 2025 was a difficult year in aviation, with more than 1,000 accidents and crashes altogether. It was overwhelming for frequent flyers, both ...