Red Eye Express
Safety profile and incident history for Red Eye Express.
Safety Score
10/10Total Incidents
1
Total Fatalities
0
Recent Incidents
Lockheed 12 Electra Junior
Springfield-Branson Missouri
En route from Denver to Atlanta, the crew reported technical problems to ATC and was cleared to divert to Springfield Airport. On approach in poor weather conditions, the crew was unable to locate the runway and decided to initiate a go-around when both engines failed. The airplane stalled, struck trees and crashed in a wooded area. All eight occupants were injured, two of them seriously, and the aircraft was destroyed.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
United States of America
Risk Level
Low Risk
Common Aircraft in Incidents
Lockheed 12 Electra Junior1