美媒：五角大楼内部数据显示，2024年美军军机重大事故激增，2025年趋势仍在持续

Core Insights - The Pentagon has reported a significant increase in major accidents involving U.S. military aircraft in fiscal year 2024, with trends indicating that this situation may continue into 2025 [1][3] Summary by Sections Accident Statistics - Data from the U.S. Department of Defense reveals that in the first ten months of fiscal year 2024, there have been 25 fatalities among U.S. military personnel and Department of Defense civilians, along with the destruction of 14 military aircraft [3] - The severe accident rate per 100,000 flight hours for the U.S. military has risen by 55% compared to four years ago, with the Marine Corps experiencing nearly a threefold increase in accident rates during the same period [3] - The Apache helicopter has seen a 4.5 times increase in the rate of major A-class accidents in fiscal year 2024 compared to four years prior, while the C-130 transport aircraft's accident rate has nearly doubled [3] Response from Military Leadership - The Pentagon emphasizes the importance of safety and readiness at all levels of the military, stating that leadership regularly reviews and optimizes processes to share lessons learned from accidents and reduce safety risks [3] Recent Major Incidents - The U.S. Navy has acknowledged the rise in accident numbers, attributing it to pilots operating under "extremely complex conditions" [4] - Notable incidents in 2024 include a collision between a Black Hawk helicopter and a commercial aircraft in January, resulting in 67 fatalities, and a Super Hornet fighter jet falling from the USS Truman aircraft carrier in April [4] - The USS Truman's carrier group was involved in an incident where the USS Gettysburg missile cruiser shot down a Super Hornet, classified as a "suspected friendly fire" incident, although further details were not disclosed [4]