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Aviation Safety Concerns Rise After Recent High-Profile Accidents
A recent surge in high-profile aviation accidents in the US has raised concerns about aviation safety. According to National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) records, 609 airplane accidents were recorded between January 1 and September 7, 2026. The incidents include a fatal Amazon Prime Air cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport, an Air Canada accident at LaGuardia Airport, and a US Air Force B-52 bomber crash in California. Despite these incidents, aviation experts note that fatal accidents remain rare compared to the millions of flights conducted annually. This story was first reported by Newsweek.