List of deadliest aircraft accidents and incidents

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/list-of-deadliest-aircraft-accidents-and-incidents

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the cumulative fatalities threshold?207 accidents and incidents have resulted in a minimum of 100 fatalities
2. What is the incidents exceeding 500 fatalities?4 distinct accidents have resulted in over 500 fatalities each
3. What are the biggest airplane accidents?They are events where at least 100 people died. 207 such events have been recorded up to October 29, 2025.
4. Why do some accidents have so many deaths?Many involve more than 200 people, sometimes over 300 or even 500, like a full Boeing 747. These large numbers show how many people can be on one plane.

Air Traffic Control (ATC): The service responsible for managing aircraft movements to ensure safe separation and efficient flow.
Collision Avoidance Systems: Technology designed to detect and alert pilots to potential airborne or ground collisions.
Regulatory Bodies: Organizations like the FAA or EASA that set and enforce aviation safety standards and regulations.