Northern %26 Scottish Airways

Safety profile and incident history for Northern %26 Scottish Airways.

Safety Score

9.9/10

Total Incidents

3

Total Fatalities

2

Recent Incidents

Spartan Cruiser

Largs Ayrshire

The crew left Glasgow at the end of the afternoon on a cargo flight to Campbelltown with a load of moovie spools on board. In flight, bad weather conditions forced the crew to return to Glasgow. En route, the three engine aircraft was flying too low and hit Mt Stake located near Largs, Ayrshire. Both pilots were slightly injured while the aircraft was destroyed. Crew was able to walk away to find help. Crew: Mr. McGeevor, Captain 1.

November 20, 1936 2 Fatalities

Spartan Cruiser

Blackpool Lancashire

Shortly after takeoff from Blackpool-Stanley Park Airport, while climbing, the three engine aircraft hit a hangar and crashed in flames. Both occupants were killed.

De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide

Glasgow Strathclyde

Crashed on takeoff in unknown circumstances at Glasgow-Renfrew Airport. While the aircraft was damaged beyond repair, all eight occupants were unhurt.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

United Kingdom

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

Spartan Cruiser2
De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide1