how many plane crashes in 2024

Overview of Aircraft Accidents in 2024
Number of serious accidents:
In 2024, only a few non fatal accidents (such as landing gear failures, engine abnormalities, etc.) were reported globally, without causing passenger or crew deaths.
All accidents occurred on small general aviation aircraft or cargo flights, and commercial passenger flights maintained a record of ‘zero fatalities’.
Recent security trends:
From 2010 to 2023, there will be an average of 5-10 fatal accidents per year on global civil aviation aircraft, but the death toll continues to decline.
2023 is one of the safest years in aviation history, with only two fatal accidents (in Nepal and Brazil) resulting in a total of 86 deaths.
Flying remains the safest mode of transportation
Statistical data comparison:
Aircraft accident probability: 1/110000 flights (approximately 1 fatal accident per 10 million flights).
The probability of a car accident is approximately 1 in 5000 trips (according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the United States).
Reasons for safety improvement:
Technical upgrading: auto drive system, real-time weather radar, engine redundancy design.
Strict regulation: Global safety standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), black box data analysis.
Pilot training: The simulator training duration has increased, improving the ability to respond to emergency situations.
2024 Aviation Safety News Events
January: Boeing 737 MAX 9 door detachment incident (Alaska Airlines)
A Boeing 737 MAX 9 lost its cabin door during flight, causing no casualties but triggering a global ground check.
Reason: Manufacturing defect (bolt not fixed).
May: Singapore Airlines severe turbulence incident
Flight SQ321 encountered extreme turbulence, resulting in one death and multiple serious injuries.
Conclusion: Climate change leads to an increase in turbulence frequency and intensity, but not due to aircraft design issues.
July: Türkiye cargo plane crash landing
A cargo plane made an emergency landing due to engine failure, and the crew safely evacuated.
Is it safe to fly?
Absolutely safe? No absolute, but the risk is extremely low.
Suggestion:
Choose airlines with high safety ratings (such as Qantas, Singapore Airlines, All Nippon Airways).
Fasten your seat belt throughout the entire process to prevent turbulence.
Pay attention to the reputation of aircraft manufacturers (Airbus accident rate has been lower than Boeing in recent years).
summary
2024 Aviation Safety Record: Commercial aircraft have no fatal accidents and minor accidents are controllable.
Future risks: climate change (turbulence), supply chain pressure (aircraft manufacturing quality) need to be vigilant.
Conclusion: Flight is still the safest choice for long-distance travel, with safety far exceeding that of cars or railways.