Deadliest airplane crashes of all time
In light of the recent deadly crash of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner of the Air India, we take a look at the deadliest plane crashes of all time (as of 14 June 2025).
Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna
The Tenerife airport disaster was caused by dense fog, miscommunication between air traffic control and pilots, and a premature takeoff, leading to a deadly runway collision between two airplanes. Meanwhile, the Charkhi Dadri mid-air collision was India's deadliest aviation disaster, caused by altitude miscommunication and poor coordination between two international flights.
Source: Aviation Safety Network
