Flinders Island Airways
Safety profile and incident history for Flinders Island Airways.
Safety Score
9.8/10Total Incidents
1
Total Fatalities
2
Recent Incidents
February 10, 1960 2 Fatalities
Avro 652 Anson
Loch Victoria
The crew was performing a cargo flight from Whitemark (Flinders Island) to Melbourne-Moorabbin with a load of crayfish. While overflying Bass Strait, an engine failed. The crew jettisoned the cargo but was unable to maintain a safe altitude. While approaching Loch, the airplane stalled and crashed in flames onto a hill. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were killed.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
Australia
Risk Level
Low Risk
Common Aircraft in Incidents
Avro 652 Anson1