Are Plane Crashes on the Rise?

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Are Plane Crashes on the Rise?

With four notable plane crashes in just over a month, it’s no surprise that many travelers are feeling uneasy about flying. In fact, Google Trends data shows a recent spike in searches for “Is it safe to fly?” It all started with a midair collision over Washington, D.C. in late January, then came a fiery crash in a Philadelphia neighborhood days later, followed by a plane vanishing over Alaska. And just this week, a Delta plane flipped over afte…