Polynesian Air-Ways

Safety profile and incident history for Polynesian Air-Ways.

Safety Score

9.9/10

Total Incidents

2

Total Fatalities

3

Recent Incidents

January 8, 1980 2 Fatalities

Beechcraft D18

Honolulu Hawaii

Following a night takeoff from Honolulu, while climbing at a height of 600 feet, the airplane collided with a 35 feet wooden utility pole and 50 feet tubular steel microwave antenna tower. It crashed in flames and both occupants were killed.

November 4, 1979 1 Fatalities

Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor

Pacific Ocean All World

En route from San Jose to Honolulu on a delivery flight, the pilot informed ATC about an engine failure and elected to ditch the airplane about 1,500 km northwest of Honolulu. The aircraft came to rest in water and the pilot was killed.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

World

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

Beechcraft D181
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor1