Recent plane crashes have been a rising concern for KSU students.
2025 has kicked off with an uptick in plane crashes.
According to USA Today, there have been a total of 94 plane crashes in 2025, and the country is on track to have a total of 512 plane crashes once the year is over.
For reference, in 2024 the U.S. had a total of 258 plane crashes.
Many college students are concerned by this alarming amount of plane crashes, as planes serve as a way for college students to travel to visit family, vacations, business trips, and many more things.
Heidi Adhurst, a student at KSU, explained how, though scary, she’s been undeterred from flying.
“Obviously the recent plane crash incidents have been awful. It is a scary thought but it has never deterred me from flying. unfortunately, accidents happen, and although I do find it strange that there were so many in a short period of time, planes go through a whole lot of safety checks and are a safe way to travel.”
She went on to explain to compare the situation to that of car crashes, saying, “I’m not concerned at all. I still think that traveling by plane is a safe way to travel. I have been in two car accidents in my life and it’s not stopped me from driving or getting in someone else’s car.”
Hadley Harper, another student, discussed the response from Donald Trump’s administration following the plane crashes.
“It’s honestly really upsetting and disheartening to see all of the people being affected by this, but I think what’s more disturbing is our current administration’s response to it. The lack of sympathy for the victims and their families feels very dystopian. Also blaming it on “D.E.I.” furthers the harmful rhetoric Trump’s administration has been pushing since 2016.”
According to NBC news, Trump expressed how diversity and inclusion programs could potentially be behind the midair plane crash that occurred over the Potomac River.
Harper continued to explain her concern for her and her family getting on planes but remains confident that airlines will prioritize the safety of their passengers.
“Honestly it does worry me to some degree for the safety of myself and my loved ones, but I try to put my trust in reliable airlines that value the safety of their passengers.”
With plane crashes becoming a hot topic, there could be concerns about airlines losing customers due to safety reasons.
Kevin Gonzalez mentioned how airport airline services lose customers but not for long due to how busy airports are frequently, with, “Of course, they will lose customers but not for long. Sure people might be scared but realistically there is no other option. You either hope it is not your time and have a safe flight or you know.”
Adhurst didn’t believe airport airlines would lose customers at all following recent plane crashes.
“Even after 9/11 people didn’t stop flying. It’s the fastest way to get from point A to point B. People’s jobs and lives depend on flying around sometimes. I think airports and plane travel will remain the same.”
As the year continues, students at Kennesaw State look to a safer environment for air travel.
