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
27565
Operators
8979
Aircraft Models
1172
Countries
225
Latest Incidents
LATAM flight LA3785 from Ribeirão Preto to São Paulo, operated by a Airbus A319-100, PT-TMA, was parked on the stand when the passengers began to disembark. A passenger fell during the disembarkation process and was critically injured. The passenger died 2 days later in hospital from their injuries.
A Gulfstream G600, N600WE, veered off the right side of runway 24 during landing at Birmingham, AL (BHM), The right wing sustained substantial damage. At 1258, the winds were from 170 at 7 knots, with reported thunderstorms and occasional lightning. The NTSB is investigating.
An Antonov An-2R (WSK-PZL built) carrying out crop dusting works, crashed near Zhelezinka, Pavlodar region, after it hit power lines. One occupant perished and another was injured.
During his jump, at an altitude of 1,500 metres, a skydiver collided with the wing of the aircraft and was unable to regain control of his parachute. The skydiver sustained fatal injuries.
An An-2 aircraft made an emergency landing in the Almaty region of Kazakhstan, and ran into bushes. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
Explore Safety Tools
Check My Flight
Flying soon? Enter your flight number to get safety info on the flight, plane, and airline.
Safest Planes
Discover which aircraft models have the best safety track records based on real data.
Airline Rankings
Compare airlines by their safety scores, incident history, and operational standards.
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.
PlaneCrashData App
Take aviation safety insights with you wherever you go. Available on iOS. Android coming soon.
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