Emsco B.3

Historical safety data and incident record for the Emsco B.3 aircraft.

Safety Rating

9.5/10

Total Incidents

2

Total Fatalities

10

Incident History

July 11, 1938 8 Fatalities

Transportes Aéreos de Chiapas

Chetumal Quintana Roo

The aircraft was on its way from Mérida to Chetumal but failed to arrive. SAR mission was conducted but all operations were eventually suspended after few days as no trace of the aircraft nor the eight occupant was ever found.

May 11, 1930 2 Fatalities

Pablo Sídar Escobar

Puerto Limón Limón (Caribbean Coast)

The aircraft departed Mexico City on a non stop flight to Buenos Aires with two crew members on board. While flying along the east coast of Costa Rica, the crew encountered poor weather conditions when the airplane crashed in the sea off Puerto Limón. SAR operations were initiated and some debris were found three weeks later on local beaches. No trace of both crew members was ever found. Crew: Col Pablo Sídar Escobar, pilot, Lt Carlos Rovirosa Pérez.

Safety Profile

Reliability

Reliable

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