Air Lanka
Safety profile and incident history for Air Lanka.
Safety Score
8.4/10Total Incidents
1
Total Fatalities
16
Recent Incidents
May 3, 1986 16 Fatalities
Lockheed L-1011 TriStar
Colombo-Bandaranaike Western Province (<U+0BAE><U+0BC7><U+0BB2><U+0BCD> <U+0BAE><U+0BBE><U+0B95><U+0BBE><U+0BA3><U+0BAE><U+0BCD>)
While parked at Colombo-Bandaranaike Airport, the aircraft was preparing for the last leg to Male. Ground personnel was still servicing the aircraft with fuel and catering and about 150 people were on board when an explosion occurred in the rear part of the cabin. The aircraft was cut in two and partially destroyed by fire. 46 people were injured, 88 were unhurt and 16 passengers were killed.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
Sri Lanka
Risk Level
Low Risk
Common Aircraft in Incidents
Lockheed L-1011 TriStar1