Fontana Aviation
Safety profile and incident history for Fontana Aviation.
Safety Score
9.9/10Total Incidents
2
Total Fatalities
2
Recent Incidents
October 17, 1974 1 Fatalities
Beechcraft H18
Iron Mountain Michigan
During a night approach to Iron Mountain Airport, the pilot descended below the MDA when the twin engine airplane struck tree tops and crashed in a wooded area located few hundred yards short of runway threshold. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.
July 3, 1974 1 Fatalities
Beechcraft H18
Iron Mountain Michigan
On a night approach to Iron Mountain-Ford Airport, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions and very limited visibility. On final, he failed to realize his altitude was too low when the airplane struck a dirt bank and crashed in flames. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
United States of America
Risk Level
Low Risk
Common Aircraft in Incidents
Beechcraft H182