Claim: The number of U.S. plane accidents has been about the same this year as it was last year. But posts on social media falsely claim that there has been a significant increase due to pilot reactions to the COVID-19 vaccines. The Federal Aviation Administration says it has seen "no evidence of aircraft accidents or pilot incapacitations" associated with COVID-19 vaccines.
Fact-check: Video Spreads Bogus Claims About Plane Crashes and COVID-19 Vaccines - FactCheck.org
Verdict: the number of u.s. plane accidents has been about the same this year as it was last year. but posts on social media falsely claim that there has been a significant increase due to pilot reactions to the covid-19 vaccines. the federal aviation administration says it has seen "no evidence of aircraft accidents or pilot incapacitations" associated with covid-19 vaccines.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Saranac Hale Spencer
Date published: 2021-10-28T16:08:50