Pilot spatial disorientation causes 5-10% of all general aviation accidents, the FAA says, and new technology could improve ...

In light of recent high-profile aviation incidents, experts reassure travelers that commercial air travel in the U.S. remains exceptionally safe, despite the high number of recorded accidents.

Each of the 1,208 dots below represents a flight safety incident investigated by the NTSB from January 2024 to March 2025. Most of these incidents don’t apply to commercial airliners.

Aviation safety experts say passengers can minimize the risk when flying this summer by being strategic when selecting airports, seats, planes and departure times. A string of recent alarming ...

There are significantly more general aviation aircraft flying than commercial ones, with data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics showing that there were 7,572 commercial aircraft and ...

There have been 14 fatal U.S. aviation accidents this year, according to National Transportation Safety Board data. In January and February last year, there were 31 fatal accidents.

Flight attendants advised parents to place their children by their feet, the standard safety guidance at the time. There were four lap infants on the flight and one, a 23-month-old, died.

Flying, after all, remains the safest way to travel by far. But if your flight encounters turbulence (or worse), a baby-in-arms will likely not be in the most secure position.