Johnston Airways

Safety profile and incident history for Johnston Airways.

Safety Score

10/10

Total Incidents

2

Total Fatalities

1

Recent Incidents

August 31, 1977 1 Fatalities

Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor

Detroit-Willow Run (Ypsilanti) Michigan

On final approach by night to Detroit-Willow Run (Ypsilanti) Airport, the pilot encountered foggy conditions. He failed to realize his altitude was too low when the airplane struck the ground and crashed few miles short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was killed.

Beechcraft D18

Covington Kentucky

On a slush covered runway, the pilot completed a premature liftoff. After rotation, the airplane stalled during initial climb and crashed. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was seriously injured.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

United States of America

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

Beechcraft D181
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor1