First Air Service

Safety profile and incident history for First Air Service.

Safety Score

9.8/10

Total Incidents

1

Total Fatalities

2

Recent Incidents

May 30, 2013 2 Fatalities

Beechcraft D18

Red Lake Ontario

The pilot and his wife, a couple from Phoenix, were performing a flight from the Red Lake Seaplane base to a tourist Camp located north of Red Lake. The twin engine aircraft took off at 1727LT in marginal weather conditions consisting of wind and rain showers. Shortly after departure, the aircraft crashed into the Bruce Channel located between Cochenour and McKenzie Island. The aircraft sank and both occupants were killed.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

Canada

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

Beechcraft D181