Chartair - USA
Safety profile and incident history for Chartair - USA.
Safety Score
9.4/10Total Incidents
1
Total Fatalities
6
Recent Incidents
April 15, 1976 6 Fatalities
Beechcraft 60 Duke
Palm Desert California
En route from San Diego to Palm Springs, weather conditions deteriorated and the twin engine airplane entered a thunderstorm area with severe turbulences and strong winds. The right empennage assembly and the right outboard wing panel failed in flight, causing the airplane to enter an uncontrolled descent and to crash in flames near Palm Desert. The aircraft was destroyed and all six occupants were killed.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
United States of America
Risk Level
Low Risk