How many plane crashes have there been in 2025? How many people have died?
Anthony Robledo
USA Today
February 20, 2025
Viewpoint Detected:
Moderate
Fallacies Detected:
Appeal to Emotion, False Cause, Biased Language
credAIble Evaluation:
While the article provides factual data on aviation accidents, it subtly frames recent incidents as part of a concerning trend, despite aviation safety statistics indicating otherwise. The phrase “latest in a slate of recent aviation disasters” implies an alarming pattern without establishing causation (False Cause). The use of emotionally charged language, such as "devastating mid-air crash" and “disasters,” amplifies fear rather than maintaining a neutral tone (Appeal to Emotion, Biased Language). Additionally, presenting near-midair collision statistics without context may mislead readers into thinking such events are increasing or abnormally high.