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Military aviation accidents surged by 55% since 2020, with a January 2025 Black Hawk crash near D.C. killing 67, prompting calls for transparency.
Military aviation accidents and fatalities have surged since 2020, with Defense Department data showing a 55% increase in severe accident rates by 2025, including a near tripling in the Marine Corps.
The deadliest incident was a January 2025 Black Hawk collision with a commercial jet near Washington D.C., killing 67.
The V-22 Osprey, H-64 Apache, and C-130 aircraft contributed significantly, with the Osprey linked to 64 deaths and 93 injuries.
The Navy saw multiple carrier-based crashes, and rising operational demands and flying conditions are cited as factors.
Despite military claims of improvement, investigation reports remain classified, prompting calls from lawmakers like Elizabeth Warren and Dan Sullivan for greater transparency to ensure accountability and safety.
Los accidentes de aviación militar aumentaron en un 55% desde 2020, con un accidente de Black Hawk en enero de 2025 cerca de D.C. que mató a 67, lo que provocó llamados a la transparencia.