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This report presents an in-depth analysis of aviation accidents and fatalities over the past year (2019 - 2024), based on data driven from the Aviation Safety Network’s global accident database. It provides a comprehensive breakdown of incidents by flight nature, phase of flight, accident location, and primary causes. The objective is to identify key trends and contributing factors, offering valuable insights into aviation safety and risk mitigation. The analysis is structured around five key breakdowns: Aircraft Type – Categorizing accidents by aircraft model (Jet, Piston, Turboprop). Fatal vs. Non-Fatal – Differentiating incidents based on severity and casualty levels. Land vs. Water Accidents – Identifying accident locations and environmental factors. Airliner vs. Corporate Jet – Comparing accident data across commercial and private aviation sectors. Incident Breakdown: Events & Fatalities – Total number of accidents ( 907 ) and associated fatalities ( 1304 ). Ground Fatali...

Denver International Airport - American Airlines flight 1006, a Boeing 737-800 diverted to Denver International Airport on Thursday 13 March 2025 17:15 after engine vibration reported during flight from  Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, CO (COS/KCOS) to  Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, TX (DFW/KDFW). After parking at the gate in Denver Airport the fire erupted on ground from number 2 engine , and the  aircraft was evacuated , and Twelve people were taken to hospitals with minor injures. Photos on social media and news shows passengers standing on a airplane wings while fire catches the ground from engine. There was no immediate clarification on exactly when the plane caught fire and we wait investigation and officials statements about the incident. "We thank our crew members, DEN team and first responders for their quick and decisive action with the safety of everyone on board and on the ground as the priority," American said. Social Media BREAKIN...

Mesquite, Texas — A Cessna 525A Citation CJ2+ jet crashed shortly after takeoff from Mesquite Metro Airport on Thursday morning, resulting in the death of the sole pilot on board. The aircraft departed runway 18 at approximately 7:33 a.m. local time. After lifting off, it executed a right turn and climbed to about 950 feet before entering a rapid descent. The final recorded data indicated a groundspeed of 196 knots with a descent rate of 2,750 feet per minute. The crash occurred in a wooded area near East Cartwright and Lawson roads, about a mile from the airport. Emergency responders extinguished small fires at the scene. No structures were damaged, and there were no other injuries reported.  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the incident.  Weather conditions at the time were clear with 10 miles visibility and light winds from the south. The pilot's identity has not been released pending notificati...