PlaneCrashData
Plane Crash Database & Aviation Accident Tracker
Real-time flight crash data, airline safety rankings, and aircraft incident history
Aviation Safety, Made Transparent
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

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.
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)

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.

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.

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.
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Airline Rankings
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What is PlaneCrashData?
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.
Interactive Globe
Explore incidents visually on a 3D globe with real-time data markers.
Safety Rankings
Discover the safest aircraft and airlines based on historical data.
Check My Flight
Look up any flight number to see its safety profile before you fly.
Airline Rankings
Compare airlines by safety scores and incident history worldwide.
Flight Crash Alerts
Get notified immediately by email if a crash happens on a specific flight.
How It Works
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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