List of accidents and incidents involving military aircraft (2020–present)

This article lists notable accidents and incidents involving military aircraft that have occurred from January 1, 2020, to the present day. It includes events involving fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters operated by military forces, paramilitary forces when acting in a military capacity, and government agencies operating in a military-style role.

Inclusions:

• Accidents resulting in fatalities, serious injuries, or significant damage to the aircraft.
• Incidents involving near misses, significant system failures, or other events that posed a substantial risk to safety.
• Accidents and incidents occurring during training exercises, operational missions, and transportation flights.
• Events involving both manned and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones, where relevant and significant.

Exclusions:

• Accidents involving aircraft used solely for civilian purposes, even if operated by military personnel.
• Minor incidents that did not result in significant damage, injury, or risk to safety.
• Events occurring before January 1, 2020.
• Confirmed combat losses, unless the loss also involves a significant accident or incident unrelated to direct enemy fire (e.g., mid-air collision during a combat mission).
• Unconfirmed reports and rumors without credible sources.

Format:

Each entry typically includes the following information, where available:

• Date of the accident/incident
• Location of the accident/incident
• Aircraft type and military operator
• Brief description of the event, including the cause if known
• Number of fatalities and injuries
• Status of the aircraft (destroyed, damaged, etc.)
• Sources for the information (e.g., official accident reports, news articles)

Note:

This list is intended to be a comprehensive but not necessarily exhaustive record of military aviation accidents and incidents. Information is compiled from publicly available sources and is subject to change as new information becomes available. Omission from this list does not necessarily indicate a lack of significance. Verifying information from multiple sources is crucial for accuracy.