De Havilland DH.91 Albatross

Historical safety data and incident record for the De Havilland DH.91 Albatross aircraft.

Safety Rating

10/10

Total Incidents

3

Total Fatalities

0

Incident History

Royal Air Force - RAF

Reykjavik Capital Region (Höfuðborgarsvæði)

Upon landing in Reykjavik, the gear collapsed and the aircraft christened 'Franlkin' was damaged beyond repair. All four crew members escaped unhurt.

British Overseas Airways Corporation - BOAC

Pucklechurch Gloucestershire

The aircraft was performing a regular schedule flight to the RAF Whitchurch, south of Bristol. While on approach, the crew encountered engine problems and attempted to make an emergency landing in a field located in Pucklechurch, northeast of the airport. Just prior touch down, the four engine aircraft hit a house and crashed in a field. All twelve occupants were uninjured while the aircraft christened 'Fingal' was damaged beyond repair.

Royal Air Force - RAF

Reykjavik Capital Region (Höfuðborgarsvæði)

The four engine aircraft christened 'Faraday' crashed on landing for unknown reason, while performing a mail flight from Bristol. All five occupants were unhurt as the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Safety Profile

Reliability

Reliable

This rating is based on historical incident data and may not reflect current operational safety.