Bavaria Fluggesellschaft
Safety profile and incident history for Bavaria Fluggesellschaft.
Safety Score
8.9/10Total Incidents
1
Total Fatalities
11
Recent Incidents
March 6, 1970 11 Fatalities
Handley Page H.P.137 Jetstream
Samedan Graubünden
On final approach to Samedan Airport, while completing a charter flight from Munich-Riem, the left engine failed and caught fire. The airplane lost speed and height, struck power cables and crashed in flames in a snow covered field located 3 km short of runway and 500 meters to the right of its extended centerline. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all 11 occupants were killed, among them six children and Max Schwabe, the founder of Bavaria.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
Switzerland
Risk Level
Low Risk
Common Aircraft in Incidents
Handley Page H.P.137 Jetstream1