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Top 5 Air Disasters in the Past Decade (2015–2025)

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Aviation’s Darkest Moments

While flying remains one of the safest modes of travel, the last decade has witnessed several tragic air disasters that shocked the world. From technical malfunctions to human error and geopolitical crises, these events underline the critical importance of aviation safety and investigation protocols.


1. Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 (2020)

  • Location: Tehran, Iran
  • Date: January 8, 202
  • Casualties: 176 dead


Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 (Source - Wikipedia)

Flight PS752 was mistakenly shot down by the Iranian military shortly after takeoff, amid rising tensions between Iran and the U.S. All passengers and crew onboard were killed.

Cause: Missile strike due to mistaken identity during military conflict

Impact: International outrage, compensation lawsuits, political fallout


2. Lion Air Flight JT610 (2018)

  • Location: Java Sea, Indonesia
  • Date: October 29, 2018
  • Casualties: 189 dead

Lion Air Flight JT610 (Source - Wikipedia)

This Boeing 737 MAX crashed into the sea just 13 minutes after takeoff due to a faulty MCAS software system, making it the first fatal accident involving the 737 MAX.

Cause: Automated flight control malfunction (MCAS)

Impact: Global grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX fleet

🔗 Read: Lion Air Flight 610


3. Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET302 (2019)

  • Location: Near Bishoftu, Ethiopia
  • Date: March 10, 2019
  • Casualties: 157 dead


Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 (Source - Wikipedia)

Another 737 MAX crash, occurring just months after the Lion Air tragedy. The similarities confirmed systemic software issues in the aircraft model.

Cause: MCAS failure similar to JT610

Impact: FAA investigations, Congressional hearings, major regulatory changes


4. Flydubai Flight FZ981 (2016)

  • Location: Rostov-on-Don, Russia
  • Date: March 19, 2016
  • Casualties: 62 dead


Flydubai Flight 981 (Source - Wikipedia)

Flight FZ981 crashed while attempting a second landing in poor weather conditions. Investigators attributed the accident to pilot error and severe wind shear.

Cause: Human error and dangerous landing conditions

Impact: Pilot training reform in Gulf carriers

 🔗 Read: Flydubai Flight 981


5. Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 (2014)

(Technically just outside the 10-year mark, but too significant to omit)

  • Location: Eastern Ukraine
  • Date: July 17, 2014
  • Casualties: 298 dead

Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 (Source - 17)

This commercial flight was shot down by a surface-to-air missile, fired from a conflict zone in Ukraine. It remains one of the most politically charged aviation disasters.

Cause: Buk missile system launched from rebel-held territory

Impact: International investigations, court trials, airspace restriction laws



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