Metropolitan Air Movements

Safety profile and incident history for Metropolitan Air Movements.

Safety Score

9.9/10

Total Incidents

2

Total Fatalities

2

Recent Incidents

July 10, 1961 2 Fatalities

De Havilland DH.114 Heron

Biggin Hill London Metropolis

The crew was engaged in a local training flight at Biggin Hill. Following a stabilized approach with the engine number four voluntarily inoperative, the crew landed properly on runway, rolled for few dozen yards and increased power to takeoff. After liftoff, while in initial climb, the aircraft encountered difficulties to gain height and struck several trees and the roof of a house before crashing in flames in a field. The aircraft was destroyed and both crew members were killed.

De Havilland DH.90 Dragonfly

La Baule-Escoublac Loire-Atlantique

Crashed on landing at La Baule-Escoublac Airport for unknown reason. There were no injuries but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

United Kingdom

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

De Havilland DH.90 Dragonfly1
De Havilland DH.114 Heron1