Navy Sees 10-year High For Class A Aviation, Afloat Mishaps

The Navy saw the most Class A aviation and afloat mishaps in at least in a decade, according to Fiscal Year 2026 data recently released by the Navy Safety Command. The Navy had 16 aviation Class A mishaps, which include manned and unmanned flights, as well as ground aviation, between Oct. 1, 2025 and Sept. 30, 2026. A Class A mishap is defined by the Naval Safety Command as one that causes at least $2.5 million in damage and/or aircraft to be destroyed. A permanent disability or fatality would a

Source: USNI News