De Havilland C-7A Caribou
Safety Rating
10/10Total Incidents
3
Total Fatalities
0
Incident History
Royal Australian Air Force - RAAF
Damaged beyond repair following structural failure due to fatigue upon landing at Efogi, PNG. There were no injuries but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair and dismantled.
Spanish Air Force - Ejército del Aire
An engine caught fire in-flight, forcing the crew to reduce his altitude and to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft belly landed in a prairie and came to rest. All nine occupants were rescued, among them two were slightly injured. The aircraft was written off.
United States Army
The crew was completing a local training mission at Kwajalein Island Airport. Upon touchdown, one of the undercarriage collapsed. The aircraft came to rest on the runway and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.
Safety Profile
Reliability
Reliable
This rating is based on historical incident data and may not reflect current operational safety.
