Van Lear Black
Safety profile and incident history for Van Lear Black.
Safety Score
10/10Total Incidents
1
Total Fatalities
0
Recent Incidents
Fokker F7
Calcutta-Dum Dum West Bengal
The aircraft named 'Maryland Free State' departed London on a trip to Tokyo, carrying three passengers and two crew members. Upon landing at Calcutta-Dum Dum Airport, the airplane went out of control and crashed. All five occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Owner of the aircraft, the American businessman Van Lear Black (also owner of the US newspaper Baltimore Sun) returned to UK by train and ordered a new aircraft to complete his trip from London to Tokyo.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
India
Risk Level
Low Risk
Common Aircraft in Incidents
Fokker F71