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This year is on pace for fewer fatal aviation accidents compared to the last several years, despite recent high-profile crashes.
Why it matters: It may seem like more planes are falling out of the sky, but the data paints a different picture.
By the numbers: There have been 13 fatal U.S. aviation accidents so far in 2025, per NTSB data.
Caveat: It's a measurement of overall accidents, not the number of fatalities.
The bottom line: Frequency illusion is a heck of a thing, and statistically speaking, flying is still the safest way to travel.