Image Credit: NurPhoto via Getty Images After a string of deadly crashes and mid-air emergencies, 2025 has become one of the most turbulent years for commercial aviation in recent memory. From severe in-flight injuries to runway disasters and even fatal collisions, passengers and industry insiders alike are questioning what's behind the spike in aviation incidents. Climate change, mechanical failures, and pilot error have all been cited in investigations, while some airlines are under growing scrutiny for repeated safety lapses.