International Air Freight

Safety profile and incident history for International Air Freight.

Safety Score

10/10

Total Incidents

3

Total Fatalities

1

Recent Incidents

Rockwell Aero Commander 560

Moss Town Exuma

On approach to Moss Town, one of the engine failed. The airplane lost height and crashed in flames short of runway. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Palm Beach County Park-Lantana Florida

Just after rotation, the right engine failed. As the crew failed to feather the propeller, the aircraft stalled and crashed into a lake near the airport. Both occupants were rescued while the aircraft sank and was lost.

February 5, 1947 1 Fatalities

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Harrington Delaware

Enroute from New York to Raleigh, the crew contacted ATC and requested to divert to the nearest airport after the right engine lost power. The crew was rerouted to Harrington. On final approach, the aircraft was not properly aligned with the runway centreline and the captain decided to go around. The aircraft flew over the airport at low height and then hit tree tops before crashing in a wooded area. Two crew members were injured while the third occupant was killed.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

United States of America

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)2
Rockwell Aero Commander 5601