Sunflower Airlines

Safety profile and incident history for Sunflower Airlines.

Safety Score

9.5/10

Total Incidents

2

Total Fatalities

11

Recent Incidents

Beechcraft 80 Queen Air

Matei (Taveuni Island) All Fiji Islands

On final approach to Matei Airport, the crew initiated a go-around procedure when the twin engine aircraft struck a tree and crashed, bursting into flames. All 10 occupants were injured.

December 27, 1986 11 Fatalities

De Havilland DH.114 Heron

Nadi All Fiji Islands

On final approach to Nadi Airport runway 21, at an altitude of 500 feet, the right flap jammed in a 35° angle while the left one was down at 60°. This caused the aircraft to roll to the left and to crashed short of runway. Both pilots and nine passengers were killed while three others were seriously injured.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

Fiji Islands

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

De Havilland DH.114 Heron1
Beechcraft 80 Queen Air1