Hamilton H-47

Historical safety data and incident record for the Hamilton H-47 aircraft.

Safety Rating

9.8/10

Total Incidents

2

Total Fatalities

4

Incident History

June 29, 1930 1 Fatalities

Ontario Provincial Air Service

Thunder Bay Ontario

The pilot departed Thunder Bay on a local solo demo flight. While performing aerobatic manoeuvres, he lost control of the airplane that entered a dive and crashed into the Lake Superior. The pilot was killed.

November 24, 1928 3 Fatalities

Universal Airlines

Edgerton Ohio

En route from Cleveland to Cambridge City, Indiana, weather conditions deteriorated. Due to poor visibility caused by heavy snow falls, the pilot reduced his altitude and attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed. All three 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)

Ontario Provincial Air Service1
Universal Airlines1