Douglas DF-151

Historical safety data and incident record for the Douglas DF-151 aircraft.

Safety Rating

9/10

Total Incidents

2

Total Fatalities

21

Incident History

September 15, 1938 15 Fatalities

Dai Nippon Airlines

Saga Kyushu

En route, the seaplane hit Mt Sefuri located about 20 km north of Saga, killing all 15 occupants.

August 10, 1938 6 Fatalities

Dai Nippon Airlines

Chichijima Island Kanto

On landing into the sea off the Chichijima Island, the seaplane went out of control and crashed in unknown circumstances. All six occupants were killed.

Safety Profile

Reliability

Reliable

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

Primary Operators (by incidents)

Dai Nippon Airlines2