Boeing 247
Safety Rating
9.7/10Total Incidents
32
Total Fatalities
107
Incident History
Sociedade Anônima Viação Aérea Gaúcha - SAVAG
Shortly after takeoff from Belém-Val-de-Cans Airport, one of the engine caught fire. The crew attempted an emergency landing in a swampy area past the runway end. The aircraft came to rest and was damaged beyond repair while both crew members were slightly injured.
Servicios Aéreos Nacionales - SAN
Crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in Mexico while conducting a cargo flight.
Scott Aero Service
The crew was performing a cargo flight from San Clemente Island to Long Beach. While approaching Long Beach, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances into the sea off Long Beach. Both pilots were rescued while the aircraft sank and was lost.
Taxis Aéreos Nacionales - TAN
Just after liftoff, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed. Both pilots were seriously injured and the airplane was destroyed.
Lineas Aéreas Unidas
Just after liftoff, while in initial climb, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed. Both crew members were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Lineas Aéreas Guerrero Oaxaca - LAGOSA
Crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in Mexico. Occupant fate and exact date remains unknown.
Servicios Aéreos Nacionales - SAN
While performing a cargo flight to Tantoyuca, the twin engine aircraft hit the slope of a mountain and was destroyed by a post crash fire. All three occupants were killed. Crew: L. Morales, pilot, Miguel Villa, copilot. Passenger: Roberto Prior Marin.
Private American
The crew was engaged in an agricultural mission and while flying at low height, the twin engine aircraft hit tree tops and crashed in flames in a wooded area. Both crew members were killed.
Lineas Aéreas Mexicanas - LAMSA
While on approach to San Luis Potosí, the twin engine aircraft hit the slope of a mountain located few km from the airport. All 12 occupants were killed. It was said that the accident may have been caused by an engine failure but this was not confirmed by authorities.
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Safety Profile
Reliability
Reliable
This rating is based on historical incident data and may not reflect current operational safety.
