Excelsior
Safety profile and incident history for Excelsior.
Safety Score
9.9/10Total Incidents
1
Total Fatalities
1
Recent Incidents
July 12, 1928 1 Fatalities
Ryan B-1 Brougham
Mount Holly New Jersey
The pilot departed Roosevelt Field on a solo flight to Mexico City. Few minutes after takeoff, he encountered poor weather conditions with storm activity and turbulences. He attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed in Mount Holly. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, the Mexican aviator Cpt Emilio Carranza Rodríguez was killed. The aircraft, named 'Mexico-Excelsior', was owned by the Mexican daily newspaper 'Excelsior'.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
United States of America
Risk Level
Low Risk
Common Aircraft in Incidents
Ryan B-1 Brougham1