Hal Roach Studios
Safety profile and incident history for Hal Roach Studios.
Safety Score
9.9/10Total Incidents
1
Total Fatalities
1
Recent Incidents
November 17, 1932 1 Fatalities
Lockheed 9 Orion
Victoria Falls Matabeleland North
The airplane was engaged in an aerial cinematography flight on behalf of the MGM Studios. The pilot Arthur Dickson was piloting and both passengers were the MGM's President Arthur Loew and his lawyer. For unknown reasons, the pilot mistakenly landed at Victoria Falls Airport instead of Livingstone. While trying to take off from a soft sandy field, the airplane overturned and crashed into trees. Both passengers were injured and the pilot was killed.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
Zimbabwe
Risk Level
Low Risk
Common Aircraft in Incidents
Lockheed 9 Orion1