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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.
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.
The Marine Corps saw its rate nearly triple, while the Apache, V-22 Osprey, and C-130 experienced significant increases.
In the first 10 months of 2024, 25 service members and civilians were killed, and 14 aircraft destroyed.
The Navy reported a jump from eight to 14 Class A mishaps in 2025.
Experts cite increased operational demands, aging aircraft, reduced flight training during the pandemic, and complex systems as contributing factors.
High-profile incidents include a January 2025 mid-air collision over Washington, D.C., killing 67, and multiple carrier-based aircraft losses.
Lawmakers, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren, are calling for greater transparency and safety reforms, as the trend appears to continue into 2025.
Las tasas de accidentes de aviones militares de los Estados Unidos se dispararon en 2024, con accidentes de Clase A un 55% más que en 2020, incluidas 25 muertes y 14 aviones perdidos en octubre.