List of US Planes That Have Crashed in 2026
Summary
In 2026, the United States has seen numerous airplane accidents, including a recent Amazon Prime Air cargo plane crash in Miami that killed at least five people. Federal records show over 600 accidents have happened this year involving various types of aircraft, from private planes to military jets, with investigations ongoing for many incidents.Key Facts
- Between January 1 and September 7, 2026, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recorded 609 airplane accidents in the U.S.
- The Amazon Prime Air cargo plane crashed on September 6 at Miami International Airport, killing at least five people and injuring five others.
- The crashed Boeing 767-300 had landed from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and struck vehicles after leaving the runway at high speed.
- Other major incidents include an Air Canada plane accident at LaGuardia Airport on March 22 that killed two pilots.
- A Beech C90 air ambulance crashed in New Mexico on May 14, killing four people involved in patient transport.
- A B-52 military bomber crashed after takeoff in California on June 15, killing all eight crew members aboard.
- A small plane crashed on a highway in Texas on June 16, killing one person and injuring five law enforcement officers.
- In 2025, there were 1,017 aviation accidents recorded nationwide, including a deadly collision near Washington, D.C.
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