General Aircraft ST-18 Croydon
Historical safety data and incident record for the General Aircraft ST-18 Croydon aircraft.
Safety Rating
9.8/10Total Incidents
2
Total Fatalities
5
Incident History
October 22, 1937 5 Fatalities
Türk Hava Kurumu - THK
Ankara-Etimesgut Central Anatolia Region (Iç Anadolu Bölgesi)
Crashed on approach to Ankara-Etimesgut Airport, killing all five occupants.
Private British
Darwin Northern Territory
While returning from Darwin to Croydon and flying over the Timor Sea, crew made several navigation errors and eventually decided to make an emergency landing in the Seringapatam Reef (into the lagoon) located some 300 km off Cape Leveque, Western Australia. All four occupants were rescued by local fishermen while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair and abandoned on site.
Safety Profile
Reliability
Reliable
This rating is based on historical incident data and may not reflect current operational safety.
Primary Operators (by incidents)
Private British1
Türk Hava Kurumu - THK1