Grand Canyon Plane Crash

The worst plane crash in U.S. history at the time occurred when two passenger planes collided over the Grand Canyon, changing commercial aviation. A historical marker now reminds visitors of this tragic event.

Commercial Flight Safety on Boeing Planes

Despite recent safety concerns and emergency landings, commercial flights on Boeing planes in the U.S. have an impressive safety record with no fatal crashes in 15 years. Redundancy in critical systems, pilot training, and flight attendant preparedness contribute to passenger safety. Turbulence is a leading cause of injuries, but overall, injuries on flights are rare. Safety remains a top priority in aviation.