Aircraft accidents rise in Germany, but fewer deaths reported

Almost 130 times a civilian aircraft accident occurred in Germany last year. This meant that there were more accidents compared to the previous year, but they had less fatal consequences for the occupants.[more]]>

Flying is comparatively safe, but also in aviation in Germany there were several accidents in 2024, some of which were fatal, mainly involving smaller aircraft.

Flying is considered comparatively safe. Nevertheless, there are also serious incidents or even accidents in aviation in Germany, which sometimes lead to fatalities.

Aircraft accidents rise in Germany, but fewer deaths reported

Germany saw more than one plane accident every three days on average in 2024, official figures showed on Tuesday, reported dpa. The Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation recorded 129 incidents last year involving civilian aircraft, 18 more than in 2023. However, the number of deaths from plane crashes fell from 16 to 12. Most accidents involved light aircraft weighing up to two tons, with gliders close behind. The agency, based in th…

Flying is considered comparatively safe. Nevertheless, serious incidents or even accidents occur in aviation in Germany, which sometimes end fatally. The statistics of the past year now reveal: The number of accidents is increasing, but the BFU recorded fewer deaths.

Flying is considered comparatively safe. Nevertheless, there are also serious incidents or even accidents in aviation in Germany, which sometimes lead to fatalities.