Collisions like the one between an American Airlines plane and a helicopter over the Potomac River in D.C. this week have led to changes in the way we travel.

It's been more than two decades since American Airlines, the nation's largest carrier, was involved in a deadly crash.

The fatal D.C. plane crash has renewed focus on the recent history of crashes and near misses in U.S. airspace.

As officials respond to the deadly aircraft collision on Jan. 29, 2025, here's a look back at the history of commercial plane crashes in the U.S. since the Air Florida disaster in 1982, according to reports from the National Transportation Safety Board.