The annual Richard G. McSpadden Report’s accident summary for 2023 shows a few improvements and some surprises.

General Aviation experienced an overall decline in accident rates in 2023, according to the 35 th Richard G. McSpadden report recently published by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA) ...

A midair collision between a passenger jet and a helicopter over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. A medevac jet that ...

General aviation flight operations achieved several safety records last year, according to data compiled by the National Transportation Safety Board. There were 1,835 GA accidents in 2000, including ...

Despite several aviation disasters across the country in recent weeks and growing concerns about the safety of flying, an expert says air travelers have nothing to fear. The United States experienced ...

Recent incidents involving commercial and general aviation flights has made aviation safety a major concern for many travelers. A tragic plane-helicopter crash in Washington, D.C., sparked big ...

A new study shows that piloting a light aircraft remains an inherently risky business, accounting for over 90% of aviation-related fatalities*. Private air travel – termed ‘general aviation’ as ...

A coalition of aviation organizations launched the National Pause for General Aviation Safety. The initiative encourages pilots to dedicate 15-60 minutes over six months to improving safety practices ...

In the past decade, the National Transportation Safety Board has recorded more than 1,100 aviation accidents and incidents each year. They rarely involve commercial aircraft. Since President Donald ...

A midair collision between a passenger jet and a helicopter over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. A medevac jet that hurtled toward the ground and exploded in Philadelphia. A commercial flight ...