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Four 2025 crashes killed 366 and severe turbulence injured 37 — fewer accidents but higher fatalities, Cirium data show

Four fatal accidents in 2025 killed 366 passengers and crew while severe turbulence left 37 seriously injured, according to industry reports and Cirium data showing one fatal accident per 5 million flights. Experts say the year’s concentration of high‑fatality crashes leaves no room for complacency.

2026-01-01T03:57:47.844655-08:00

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Air India 777 captain removed in Vancouver after failing alcohol test before Flight AI186

2026-01-01T13:33:49.285484-08:00

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Cockpit audio: Off‑duty, intoxicated pilot attempted to shut down engines mid‑flight

2026-01-01T08:09:46.065512-08:00

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NTSB: ATC told United 737 MAX 8 to “keep your speed up” before March 2024 Houston runway excursion

2025-12-31T16:25:24.358405-08:00

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Air India 777 captain removed in Vancouver after failing alcohol test before Flight AI186 Canadian authorities detained an Air India Boeing 777 captain at Vancouver International on Dec. 23 after he failed an alcohol test and was deemed unfit for duty before operating Flight AI186 to Delhi via Vienna. Air India has removed the pilot from flying duties and is cooperating with investigators.

2026-01-01T13:33:49.285484-08:00

Air India 777 captain removed in Vancouver after failing alcohol test before Flight AI186

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Cockpit audio: Off‑duty, intoxicated pilot attempted to shut down engines mid‑flight Cockpit audio reveals chaos as an off‑duty, intoxicated pilot attempted to shut down engines mid‑flight, with the recording capturing the pilot manipulating controls and alarmed crew responses. The incident highlights a severe breach of cockpit security and raises urgent safety and regulatory concerns for airlines and regulators.

2026-01-01T08:09:46.065512-08:00

Cockpit audio: Off‑duty, intoxicated pilot attempted to shut down engines mid‑flight

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Four 2025 crashes killed 366 and severe turbulence injured 37 — fewer accidents but higher fatalities, Cirium data show Four fatal accidents in 2025 killed 366 passengers and crew while severe turbulence left 37 seriously injured, according to industry reports and Cirium data showing one fatal accident per 5 million flights. Experts say the year’s concentration of high‑fatality crashes leaves no room for complacency.

2026-01-01T03:57:47.844655-08:00

Four 2025 crashes killed 366 and severe turbulence injured 37 — fewer accidents but higher fatalities, Cirium data show

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NTSB: ATC told United 737 MAX 8 to “keep your speed up” before March 2024 Houston runway excursion An updated NTSB report says air traffic controllers encouraged the crew of a United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 to “keep your speed up” during the approach that led to a March 2024 runway excursion at Houston. The overrun ended with the aircraft’s left main landing gear collapsing.

2025-12-31T16:25:24.358405-08:00

NTSB: ATC told United 737 MAX 8 to “keep your speed up” before March 2024 Houston runway excursion

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Cargo turboprop suffers sudden dual‑engine failure after ATC exchange, triggers emergency response A cargo turboprop suffered an unexpected dual‑engine failure immediately after a tense air‑traffic control exchange; the crew reported the right turboprop quit without warning when unable to interject with ATC, prompting an immediate emergency response. Investigations into causes are ongoing.

2025-12-31T05:11:32.662395-08:00

Cargo turboprop suffers sudden dual‑engine failure after ATC exchange, triggers emergency response

The Telegraph

Private three-seat plane crashes into Essex reservoir; divers recover sole occupant A private three‑seat light aircraft crashed into an Essex reservoir on Sunday; police divers using sonar located the wreckage and recovered the sole occupant's body. Emergency services recovered the aircraft from the water and transferred the victim to the coroner as investigators prepare to establish the cause.

2025-12-30T10:00:36.962659-08:00

Private three-seat plane crashes into Essex reservoir; divers recover sole occupant

Aviation Source

Japan Airlines cabin attendant seriously injured by severe turbulence on JL57 (San Francisco–Tokyo) A Japan Airlines cabin attendant sustained serious injuries when flight JL57 from San Francisco to Tokyo encountered severe turbulence over the Pacific on 22 December. The incident required in‑flight medical response and underscores operational risks on transpacific routes for crew safety, turbulence forecasting and seatbelt compliance.

2025-12-29T15:49:02.150602-08:00

Japan Airlines cabin attendant seriously injured by severe turbulence on JL57 (San Francisco–Tokyo)

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Two veteran pilots killed as Enstrom helicopters collide mid‑air near Hammonton, New Jersey Two veteran New Jersey pilots, Kenneth Kirsch, 65, and Michael Greenberg, 71, were killed after their Enstrom helicopters — an F‑28A (N520H) and a 280C (N280MG) — collided mid‑air near Hammonton Municipal Airport on Dec. 28, 2025. The FAA has opened an investigation.

2025-12-29T09:50:36.107252-08:00

Two veteran pilots killed as Enstrom helicopters collide mid‑air near Hammonton, New Jersey

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Four 2025 crashes killed 366 and severe turbulence injured 37 — fewer accidents but higher fatalities, Cirium data show

Air India 777 captain removed in Vancouver after failing alcohol test before Flight AI186

Cockpit audio: Off‑duty, intoxicated pilot attempted to shut down engines mid‑flight

NTSB: ATC told United 737 MAX 8 to “keep your speed up” before March 2024 Houston runway excursion

News Timeline