PlaneCrashData

Plane Crash Database & Aviation Accident Tracker

Real-time flight crash data, airline safety rankings, and aircraft incident history

Aviation Safety, Made Transparent

We believe that understanding aviation crashes makes flying safer for everyone.

Every year, millions of flights take to the skies. While commercial aviation remains one of the safest forms of transportation, transparency around incidents is critical for continued improvement. PlaneCrashData aggregates and visualizes incident data from official sources like the NTSB and EASA, giving researchers, journalists, and safety-conscious travelers a single source of truth.

Crashes

27544

Operators

8966

Aircraft Models

1163

Countries

225

Latest Incidents

Most recent aviation incidents and crashes from our database.
Porto-Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO/LPPR) → Milano-Malpensa Airport (MXP/LIMC)
CRASH Porto-Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO/LPPR) → Milano-Malpensa Airport (MXP/LIMC)Boeing 737-8AS (WL)

Ryanair flight FR4017 from Porto to Milan, operated by a Boeing 737-800, 9H-QEP, was en route and had just passed over the Pyrenees Mountains when the aircraft encountered severe turbulence near Tarbes. During the occurrence luggage fell from the overhead bins and injured 4 passengers. Cabin fixtures were damaged during the turbulence. The crew decided to divert to Toulouse-Blagnac so that injured passengers could receive treatment. The crew changed their squawk code to 7700 and declared an emergency. The aircraft landed safely on runway 32. As a result of the event, two cabin crew were seriously injured and were taken to a hospital. In turn, six passengers suffered minor injuries and received medical attention at the airport.

Mar 29, 2026
CRASH N23994Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

A United Airlines Boeing 787-9 experienced turbulence en route, seriously injuring one cabin crew member. Occurred during either Papeete to San Francisco (UA114) or San Francisco to Papeete (UA115)

Mar 29, 2026
Bergamo-Orio Al Serio Airport (BGY/LIME) → Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport (BRI/LIBD)
CRASH Bergamo-Orio Al Serio Airport (BGY/LIME) → Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport (BRI/LIBD)Boeing 737-8AS (WL)

Ryanair flight FR4132, a Boeing 737-8AS, encountered severe turbulence while in cruise between Bergamo (BGY) and Bari (BRI), resulting in injuries to several occupants. One occupants sustained serious injuries.

Mar 26, 2026
Washington-Dulles International Airport, DC (IAD/KIAD) → Seattle/Tacoma International Airport, WA (SEA/KSEA)
CRASH Washington-Dulles International Airport, DC (IAD/KIAD) → Seattle/Tacoma International Airport, WA (SEA/KSEA)Boeing 737 MAX 8

United Airlines flight UA1303, a Boeing 737 MAX 8, was involved in a jetblast incident during taxi for departure, leading to a serious injury of a person on the ground.

Mar 24, 2026
Puerto Leguizamo-Caucayá Airport (LQM/SKLG) → Puerto Asis Airport (PUU/SKAS)
CRASH Puerto Leguizamo-Caucayá Airport (LQM/SKLG) → Puerto Asis Airport (PUU/SKAS)Lockheed C-130H Hercules

A Lockheed C-130H Hercules of the Colombian Air Force crashed shortly after takeoff from Puerto Leguízamo and was destroyed by fire. The aircraft was performing a troop transport mission for the National Army. Officials reported preliminary information, stating 8 fatalities, 73 occupants injured and 43 missing.

Mar 23, 2026

What is PlaneCrashData?

Your go-to platform for aviation safety awareness.

PlaneCrashData is an open-source aviation safety tracker that collects and visualizes flight crash data from around the world. Our interactive 3D globe lets you explore crashes geographically, making complex aviation data accessible to everyone.

Whether you are an aviation enthusiast, a researcher, or a concerned traveler, PlaneCrashData helps you stay informed about the state of flight safety worldwide.

Flight Crash Alerts

Get notified immediately by email if a crash happens on a specific flight.

You can monitor one flight per email per day. You will receive an email notification only if a crash is reported on this flight today.

How It Works

From raw data to actionable aviation safety insights in three steps.

1. Data Collection

We pull incident reports every six hours from official safety databases including the NTSB, EASA, and other aviation authorities worldwide.

2. Processing & Enrichment

Raw reports are geocoded and enriched with aircraft and airline metadata so you can search and filter with ease.

3. Interactive Visualization

Explore the data on our 3D globe, browse detailed incident pages, or compare airline and aircraft safety rankings at a glance.

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