Fiji Airways

Safety profile and incident history for Fiji Airways.

Safety Score

10/10

Total Incidents

4

Total Fatalities

0

Recent Incidents

De Havilland DH.114 Heron

Nausori All Fiji Islands

Suffered a landing accident at Nausori Airport. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover

Fiji Islands All Fiji Islands

The pilot, Captain Brian McCook, left Suva-Nausori Airport at 0756LT Bound for Nadi. Enroute, while cruising at low altitude, the airplane hit trees and crashed in a gorge called Wainivatumbuso, near Nasauvere. Bleeding heavily from gashes to his face and legs, he walked through dense undergrowth until found by a native out pig hunting. The aircraft was written off.

De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover

Bau Island All Fiji Islands

While cruising at an altitude of 2,500 feet on a flight from Savusavu to Suva, the pilot switched the fuel tank selector when all three engines lost power. He attempted an emergency landing on a sandbar on Bau Island but all undercarriage collapsed on landing and the aircraft came to rest. All eight occupants evacuated the cabin safely while the aircraft was later damaged beyond repair by salty water. Source & photos via http://www.goodall.com.au

De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide

Labasa All Fiji Islands

Shortly after takeoff from Labasa Airport, the left engine failed. The aircraft stalled and crashed in flames. All six occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

Fiji Islands

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover2
De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide1
De Havilland DH.114 Heron1