Burlington Air Express

Safety profile and incident history for Burlington Air Express.

Safety Score

10/10

Total Incidents

5

Total Fatalities

2

Recent Incidents

Beechcraft E18

Chicago-O'Hare Illinois

At liftoff, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed in flames. The pilot, sole on board, was injured. He was en route to Indianapolis.

Beechcraft E18

Indianapolis Indiana

Just after liftoff at Indianapolis Airport, while in initial climb, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor

Milwaukee-General Billy Mitchell Wisconsin

On approach to Milwaukee-General Billy Mitchell Airport by night and marginal weather conditions, the pilot failed to realize his altitude was insufficient when the twin engine airplane struck approach lights. It lost height, struck a fence and came to rest near the runway threshold. The pilot, sole on board, was injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

March 1, 1976 1 Fatalities

Beechcraft E18

Burlington Wisconsin

On approach to Burlington Airport by night and poor weather conditions, the pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed few miles from the airfield. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.

April 1, 1975 1 Fatalities

Beechcraft E18

Argos Indiana

While in cruising altitude on a cargo flight from Indianapolis to South Bend, the pilot contacted ATC and reported a fire in the cabin. He reduced his altitude when few minutes later, the twin engine airplane struck tree tops and crashed in flames in a wooded area located in the region of Argos. The airplane was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

United States of America

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

Beechcraft E184
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor1