American Export Airlines

Safety profile and incident history for American Export Airlines.

Safety Score

9.5/10

Total Incidents

2

Total Fatalities

11

Recent Incidents

Douglas C-54 Skymaster

Hamilton All Bermuda

Crashed on takeoff at Hamilton-Kindley Field Airport following an engine failure. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

October 3, 1942 11 Fatalities

Vought-Sikorsky VS-44

Gander Newfoundland & Labrador

Shortly after take off from Botwood Bay, some 50 km northwest of Gander, while climbing, the seaplane lost height and crashed into the sea few hundred yards off shore. Eleven occupants, among them five crew members, were killed. 26 other occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

Canada

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents