Boeing 247

Historical safety data and incident record for the Boeing 247 aircraft.

Safety Rating

9.7/10

Total Incidents

32

Total Fatalities

107

Incident History

Sociedade Anônima Viação Aérea Gaúcha - SAVAG

Belém-Val de Cans-Júlio Cezar Ribeiro Pará

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

Mexico All Mexico

Crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in Mexico while conducting a cargo flight.

Scott Aero Service

Long Beach California

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

Mexico City Federal District of Mexico City

Just after liftoff, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed. Both pilots were seriously injured and the airplane was destroyed.

Lineas Aéreas Unidas

Mexico City Federal District of Mexico City

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

Mexico All Mexico

Crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in Mexico. Occupant fate and exact date remains unknown.

August 26, 1950 3 Fatalities

Servicios Aéreos Nacionales - SAN

Huayacocotla Veracruz

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.

May 27, 1950 2 Fatalities

Private American

Walla Walla Washington

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.

Servicio Aéreo Panini

Ciudad Obregón Sonora

Crashed in unknown circumstances.

August 1, 1945 12 Fatalities

Lineas Aéreas Mexicanas - LAMSA

San Luis Potosí San Luis Potosí

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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