Fairchild C-82 Packet

Historical safety data and incident record for the Fairchild C-82 Packet aircraft.

Safety Rating

9.8/10

Total Incidents

48

Total Fatalities

115

Incident History

December 27, 1976 6 Fatalities

Transportes Aéreos Itenez

San Ramón Beni

During the takeoff roll on runway 16 at San Ramón Airport, the twin engine airplane veered off runway to the left and continued parallel to it. After rotation, the undercarriage struck successively an embankment and a tractor parked 50 metres further. Out of control, the airplane crashed in a field and was destroyed. All six occupants were killed.

October 28, 1970 4 Fatalities

Amazônia Transportes Aéreos

Serra do Norte Mato Grosso

Crashed in unknown circumstances near Serra do Norte, while on a cargo flight. All four crew members were killed.

March 15, 1970 4 Fatalities

Transportes Aéreos Benianos - TABSA

Saipuru Santa Cruz

Shortly after takeoff from Saipuru Aerodrome, the airplane went out of control and crashed in a wooded area located 12 km from the airfield, near the Izeze River. All four crew members were killed.

Private American

Campeche Campeche

En route, one of the engine failed. The captain decided to ditch the aircraft off Campeche. The airplane came to rest partially submerged few dozen yards off shore and all three crew members were rescued.

Interior Airways

Beaver Alaska

While on a positioning flight to Fairbanks, both engines failed simultaneously. Unable to maintain the prescribed altitude, the crew decided to attempt an emergency landing. The airplane crash landed in a snow covered area located about 100 miles north of Fairbanks, near Beaver. All three crew members were rescued while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

December 19, 1964 2 Fatalities

John Mechan Oil Company

Alexandria Alexandria

En route from Amman to Benghazi, the airplane was overflying Egypt when an Egyptian Air Force MiG-21 positioned beside it. The crew was contacted several times and instructed to divert to Cairo Airport. For unknown reason, the crew failed to follow these instructions and the airplane was shot down by air-air missile, dove into the ground and crashed 40 km east of Alexandria. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were killed.

November 7, 1964 2 Fatalities

Steward-Davis

Perote Veracruz

En route from Long Beach to San Juan, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain located in the region of Perote. Both crew members were killed.

M %26 F

Granite Mountain Alaska

On final approach to Granite Mountain Airstrip, the airplane was too low and the struck the ground short of runway threshold. On impact, the undercarriage were sheared off and the airplane slid for several yards before coming to rest in flames. All four occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was destroyed.

November 26, 1960 7 Fatalities

Aerovias Condor

Santa Cruz-El Trompillo Santa Cruz

Struck a mountain while approaching Santa Cruz-El Trompillo Airport, killing all seven occupants.

Bolivian Government

El Palmar Tarija

Crashed in unknown circumstances in El Palmar while conducting a flight on behalf of the Dirección de Aviación Civil.

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Safety Profile

Reliability

Reliable

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