Welcome to Mayday Air Disasters! This riveting series delves into the world's most catastrophic aviation accidents, uncovering the causes and consequences of each tragic event.

On 7 September 1909, Eugène Lefebvre was the first to be killed while piloting a powered airplane, while the first fatal mid-air collision occurred on 19 June 1912, near Douai, France, …

Try the new interactive dashboard of aviation accidents per month and state or region. Dashboard Accident Synopses - by month

Oct 23, 2025 · Learn more about those incidents and other deadly airplane disasters in this list.

The crash of a Delta Air Lines plane in Toronto is the fourth major aviation disaster in North America in the last month. Here’s a look at each of the crashes.

Jun 12, 2025 · The following compilation examines ten of the most significant commercial aviation disasters of recent years.

3 days ago · India B773 at Delhi on Dec 22nd 2025, engine shut down in flight An Air India Boeing 777-300, registration VT-ALS performing flight AI-887 from Delhi to Mumbai (India) with 335 …

Jun 12, 2025 · Jeju Air international flight 7C2216 crashed at Muan International Airport on Dec. 29, 2024, killing all 175 passengers and four of the six crew in the deadliest air disaster on …

2 days ago · In 2025, multiple aviation disasters involving jets, helicopters, military aircraft and leisure flights killed hundreds worldwide. From deadly mid-air collisions to crashes after …

Feb 3, 2025 · The recent tragic crashes, with their devastating loss of life, are both unacceptable and deeply concerning. Nevertheless, despite these tragedies, air travel remains the safest …