Gander Aviation
Safety profile and incident history for Gander Aviation.
Safety Score
9/10Total Incidents
1
Total Fatalities
10
Recent Incidents
June 23, 1978 10 Fatalities
Beechcraft 80 Queen Air
Saint John's Newfoundland & Labrador
Shortly after takeoff from St John's Airport, while in initial climb, the twin engine airplane struck tree tops and crashed on the slope of Mt Picco's Ridge located near Portugal Cove, about six km west of the airport. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all 10 occupants were killed. Crew: Gerald Eichel, pilot, Michael Fitzpatrick, copilot. Passengers: Bill Manning, Marc Laterreur, B. Napier Simpson Jr., Robert Painchaud, Jules Leger, Jacqueline Leger, Brenda Babbits, Alex Babbits. Source: www.planecrashgirl.ca
Airline Information
Country of Origin
Canada
Risk Level
Low Risk
Common Aircraft in Incidents
Beechcraft 80 Queen Air1