Ansett Airways Ltd.

Safety profile and incident history for Ansett Airways Ltd..

Safety Score

10/10

Total 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