U.S. Navy’s Critical Flight Mishap Rate Highest In 11 Years

Navay salvage ship with aircraft wreckage

Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest crane and rigging personnel complete the salvage operation of a U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler air asset from the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 28, 2025, in San Diego. The crash occurred Feb. 12, 2025, near Shelter Island. The salvage recovery commenced Feb. 16 and concluded on Feb. 28, recovering 33,388 lbs. of debris. 

Credit: U.S. Navy photo by Mario Icari
RENO, Nevada–The U.S. Navy has seen its highest mishap rate in 11 years in 2025, as the service’s air forces commander says he is pushing to reduce the rate. According to new statistics from Naval Safety Command, the Navy has seen 11 Class A flight mishaps so far in 2025–the most reported per year...
Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C.

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