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flag U.S. military aircraft accident rates soared in 2024, with Class A mishaps up 55% from 2020, including 25 deaths and 14 aircraft lost by October.

flag Military aircraft accident rates in the U.S. surged in 2024, with Class A mishaps—those causing death or permanent disability—rising 55% compared to 2020 levels, according to Pentagon data. flag The Marine Corps saw its rate nearly triple, while the Apache, V-22 Osprey, and C-130 experienced significant increases. flag In the first 10 months of 2024, 25 service members and civilians were killed, and 14 aircraft destroyed. flag The Navy reported a jump from eight to 14 Class A mishaps in 2025. flag Experts cite increased operational demands, aging aircraft, reduced flight training during the pandemic, and complex systems as contributing factors. flag High-profile incidents include a January 2025 mid-air collision over Washington, D.C., killing 67, and multiple carrier-based aircraft losses. flag Lawmakers, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren, are calling for greater transparency and safety reforms, as the trend appears to continue into 2025.

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