Hemus Air - Bulgarian Aviation Company
Safety profile and incident history for Hemus Air - Bulgarian Aviation Company.
Safety Score
7.1/10Total Incidents
1
Total Fatalities
29
Recent Incidents
August 2, 1988 29 Fatalities
Yakovlev Yak-40
Sofia-Vrazhdebna Sofia Province
During the takeoff roll on runway 09 at Sofia-Vrazhdebna Airport, the three engine aircraft was unable to rotate and failed to become airborne. It overran and crashed in a ditch, bursting into flames. Eight occupants were seriously injured while 29 others were killed. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
Bulgaria
Risk Level
Low Risk
Common Aircraft in Incidents
Yakovlev Yak-401