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Plane Crashes, Injuries And Deaths Library

  • Pilot Error: The Most Common Cause of Airplane Crashes
    The most common cause of plane accidents is not adverse weather conditions or mechanical errors — it is simple human error. The following article explains why pilot error is so prevalent in our skies and gives a number of examples of deadly pilot errors that led to plane crashes around the world.
  • Federal Aviation Administration Information | FAA Facts
    The Federal Aviation Administration is responsible for keeping flying as safe as possible. However, the government agency has often been under fire for not preventing as many airplane accidents as possible. Read more information about the FAA in this article.
  • Common Reasons For Plane Accidents
    Why do airplane accidents happen? Just as with other vehicle accidents, there are a number of causes, ranging from human error to bird strikes to adverse weather conditions.
  • Plane Accident Statistics
    Plane accidents are more common than many people think, with around 1,000 people dying in aircraft accidents each year. Read some shocking plane accident statistics and learn about how small aircraft are more likely to crash than larger jets.