Ansett Airways Ltd.
Safety profile and incident history for Ansett Airways Ltd..
Safety Score
10/10Total Incidents
2
Total Fatalities
0
Recent Incidents
Lockheed 10 Electra
Adelaide-Parafield South Australia
On approach to Adelaide-Parafield Airport, the crew lost visual contact with the ground due to heavy rain falls. The twin engine aircraft christened 'Ansalanta' hit the ground and came to rest upside down in a field located in Virginia, some 10 km north of Parafield Airport. All 12 occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was destroyed.
Lockheed 18 LodeStar
Brisbane Queensland
Crashed on landing at Brisbane-Archerfield Airport, while performing a flight on behalf of the RAAF. No casualties.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
Australia
Risk Level
Low Risk
Common Aircraft in Incidents
Lockheed 18 LodeStar1
Lockheed 10 Electra1
