Government of Sri Lanka
Safety profile and incident history for Government of Sri Lanka.
Safety Score
9.7/10Total Incidents
1
Total Fatalities
3
Recent Incidents
April 4, 1958 3 Fatalities
Beechcraft E18
Naples Campania
The brand new twin engine airplane was on a delivery flight to the Government of Ceylon from Kansas City to Colombo with several intermediate stops. While approaching Naples-Capodichino Airport, the aircraft struck a hill located at Camaldoli, about 7 km short of runway 06 threshold. The airplane was destroyed and all three occupants were killed, the pilot William Palmer, his wife and one technician. For undetermined reason, the pilot was completing the approach at an insufficient altitude.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
Italy
Risk Level
Low Risk