America's Safest Airlines

January 27, 2011

#8. JetBlue

Incidents per Flight: 0.0000776

17 documented incidents out of approximately 219,000 flights



With only 17 incidents out of approximately 219,000 flights in 2010, our "least safe" airline on this list is still absurdly safe. The most serious event occurred on Aug. 26 on Flight 262, when the plane’s parking brake became engaged during the approach and throughout the landing itself, resulting in a rough touch down at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) in California. All four main gear tires blew out and air traffic control noticed a small fire and some smoke near the landing gear, leading the pilot to order an evacuation. Seven passengers sustained minor injuries during the evacuation process.



#7. American Airlines

Incidents per Flight: 0.0000701

87 documented incidents out of approximately 1,241,000 flights



You know those times when pilots announce over the intercom that you should be seated and buckle up because there's going to be some turbulence ahead...

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