Did you know that the worst crashes in American history happened, for the most part, over 20 years ago? Despite aviation safety entering public discourse in recent years due to an apparent increase in minor incidents, airplane safety has significantly improved in the 21st century. However, the past is filled with tragedies that left hundreds of passengers dead, and these kinds of major crashes still occur on rare occasions today.
Click through the gallery to learn more about the worst airplane crashes in US history.