Washington, D.C.: The United States has recorded a sharp increase in aviation accidents in 2025, with over 40 reported incidents since January. According to preliminary data, these crashes have resulted in the deaths of at least 160 people. The cause behind the unusual spike remains unclear, prompting growing concern among aviation authorities and safety experts.
One of the deadliest accidents this year occurred in Washington state, where approximately 80 people were killed in a single crash. Although subsequent incidents were relatively smaller in scale, most involved fatalities—typically one to three per incident—adding to the year’s rising toll.
San Diego Plane Crash Adds to Alarming Trend
In the latest incident, a small private aircraft crashed Thursday morning in a residential neighborhood in San Diego, California. The aircraft fell onto several homes and vehicles, destroying at least 15 houses. Multiple fatalities have been reported, and several others sustained injuries. The plane, identified as a Cessna Citation II, had departed from Montgomery Field and was en route to Wichita, Kansas, when it crashed under unknown circumstances. Emergency crews responded swiftly, and rescue operations are ongoing.
Videos of the crash site have gone viral on social media, showing widespread destruction in the area. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash. Federal aviation officials are expected to release further details in the coming days as part of an ongoing review of the year’s aviation safety record.