Black Hawk wreckage in the Potomac River [Credit: U.S Coast Guard/Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Giles]
Key Takeaways:
Two significant aviation accidents occurred: a deadly mid-air collision near Washington D.C. between a military helicopter and a commercial jet, and a commercial jet rollover during landing in Toronto due to adverse weather, which saw no fatalities due to swift evacuation.
The FAA introduced the Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) rule, fundamentally expanding sport pilot privileges to include heavier, faster, and more complex aircraft.
NTSB investigations concluded for two high-profile general aviation crashes, citing factors such as severe weather, aggressive maneuvers, and aircraft weight and balance issues.
A 43-day government shutdown significantly impacted the aviation sector, causing reduced commercial flights, strained air traffic control, and diminished general aviation services.
When you write about aviation for a living, it’s easy to get buried in the narrative. But sometimes there are events and stories that we remember better than others.
As is tradition at FLYING, we’re taking a look back at 2025 for the stories we remember the most.
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Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
