Data shows a spike in military aircraft accidents in 2024. This year doesn’t look any better
Summary
In 2024, there was a sharp increase in serious military aircraft accidents, with the trend continuing into 2025. The Marine Corps had the most significant rise in severe accidents, nearly tripling its rate. The accidents involve various aircraft, with the V-22 Osprey and Apache helicopter mentioned as particularly high-risk.Key Facts
- Military aircraft accidents increased by 55% in 2024 compared to four years earlier.
- The Marine Corps saw the largest rise, almost tripling its severe accident rate.
- Data covers military accident statistics from 2020 to mid-2024.
- In the first 10 months of 2024, 25 service members or Defense Department civilians died, and 14 aircraft were destroyed.
- Senator Elizabeth Warren received the accident data following a series of incidents involving the V-22 Osprey.
- The Apache helicopter's accident rate increased about 4.5 times in 2024 compared to four years prior.
- The C-130 transport plane nearly doubled its serious accident rate over the same period.
- The Navy reported a rise in aviation mishaps, with 14 Class A mishaps in 2025, up from 8 in 2024.
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