15 Most Deadliest Boeing Crashes since 2000 Listed
Since 2000, there have been 107 Boeing aircraft crashes involving public transport, with some of the deadliest occurring in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. These regions are often prone to aviation accidents due to infrastructure, regulatory, or weather-related factors. The following list highlights the 15 most severe Boeing crashes based on fatalities and impact.
1. Air India Boeing 787 Crash – Ahmedabad, India (2025)
- Aircraft: Boeing 787-800
- Fatalities: 241 + 38 on ground
- Survivors: 1
This tragic crash near Ahmedabad stands as one of the deadliest Boeing 787 accidents to date. The aircraft went down with 242 people on board, leaving only one survivor and causing significant destruction on the ground.
2. Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 – Donetsk, Ukraine (2014)
- Aircraft: Boeing 777-200
- Fatalities: 298
- Survivors: 0
Shot down over a conflict zone in eastern Ukraine, MH17 resulted in the deaths of all passengers and crew. It remains one of the most controversial and politically sensitive aviation disasters involving a Boeing aircraft.
3. Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 – Indian Ocean (2014)
- Aircraft: Boeing 777-2H6ER
- Fatalities: 239
- Survivors: 0
Disappearing en route to Beijing, MH370’s mysterious loss remains one of aviation’s greatest unsolved mysteries. Despite extensive international search efforts, the main wreckage has never been fully located.
4. China Eastern Airlines Flight MU5735 – Tengxian, China (2022)
- Aircraft: Boeing 737-89P
- Fatalities: 132
- Survivors: 0
Plunging suddenly from cruising altitude, the aircraft crashed into the mountains of southern China. The cause remains under scrutiny, with initial data suggesting unusual pilot inputs or possible system failure.
5. Lion Air Flight JT610 – Off Jakarta, Indonesia (2018)
- Aircraft: Boeing 737 MAX 8
- Fatalities: 189
- Survivors: 0
A fatal crash shortly after takeoff marked the first major accident involving the 737 MAX. It highlighted issues with the MCAS system and triggered a global grounding of the aircraft model.
6. Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET302 – Bishoftu, Ethiopia (2019)
- Aircraft: Boeing 737 MAX 8
- Fatalities: 157
- Survivors: 0
This crash, just months after the Lion Air incident, solidified safety concerns about the Boeing 737 MAX. It led to a worldwide suspension of the aircraft and a re-evaluation of certification processes.
7. Air Philippines Flight 541 – Davao, Philippines (2000)
- Aircraft: Boeing 737-2H4
- Fatalities: 131
- Survivors: 0
Crashing into hills while approaching Davao, this domestic flight marks the worst aviation disaster in the Philippines. Poor weather and controlled flight into terrain were contributing factors.
8. Helios Airways Flight 522 – Grammatikos, Greece (2005)
- Aircraft: Boeing 737-31S
- Fatalities: 121
- Survivors: 0
A pressurization system failure left the crew and passengers unconscious, causing the aircraft to fly on autopilot until fuel depletion. It eventually crashed into hills near Athens.
9. Sriwijaya Air Flight SJ182 – Off Jakarta, Indonesia (2021)
- Aircraft: Boeing 737-524
- Fatalities: 62
- Survivors: 0
The aircraft lost contact minutes after departure and plunged into the Java Sea. Investigations pointed toward auto-throttle malfunction and poor crew response in handling asymmetrical thrust.
10. Flydubai Flight FZ981 – Rostov-on-Don, Russia (2016)
- Aircraft: Boeing 737-8KN
- Fatalities: 62
- Survivors: 0
While attempting to land in poor weather, the aircraft aborted landing and crashed during the second approach. The accident was attributed to pilot disorientation and wind shear.
11. Tatarstan Airlines Flight 363 – Kazan, Russia (2013)
- Aircraft: Boeing 737-53A
- Fatalities: 50
- Survivors: 0
The crew performed a go-around improperly, leading to a steep descent and crash. The crash prompted criticism of pilot training standards and aircraft maintenance practices.
12. Flash Airlines Flight 604 – Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt (2004)
- Aircraft: Boeing 737-3Q8
- Fatalities: 148
- Survivors: 0
Shortly after takeoff, the plane went into an uncontrolled dive into the Red Sea. Pilot disorientation and poor crew coordination were cited as the main causes.
13. Air India Express Flight IX812 – Mangalore, India (2010)
- Aircraft: Boeing 737-8HG
- Fatalities: 158
- Survivors: 8
The plane overshot the runway at a table-top airport and crashed into a gorge. It is one of India’s deadliest aviation disasters involving a low-cost carrier.
14. Mandala Airlines Flight 091 – Medan, Indonesia (2005)
- Aircraft: Boeing 737-230
- Fatalities: 101 on board + 47 on ground
- Survivors: 16
Failing to lift off during takeoff, the aircraft crashed into a crowded neighborhood. The accident was worsened by urban density and delayed emergency response.
15. GOL Flight 1907 – Peixoto Azevedo, Brazil (2006)
- Aircraft: Boeing 737-800
- Fatalities: 155
- Survivors: 0
A mid-air collision with a business jet led to the crash of the GOL aircraft. Airspace miscommunication and ATC errors were major factors behind the fatal accident.
