Keystone LB-3
Safety Rating
9.9/10Total Incidents
3
Total Fatalities
2
Incident History
United States Army Air Corps - USAAC
En route from March AFB to Las Vegas, the crew encountered problems and was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed some 32 km east of Palmdale and came to rest. All five crew members evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
United States Army Air Corps - USAAC
The crew departed March AFB on a local training flight. While in the vicinity of the airbase, the crew was forced to make an emergency landing for unknown reasons. The aircraft crash landed in a field located 2 miles southeast of the airbase. All five occupants evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
United States Army Air Corps - USAAC
An engine failed in flight, forcing the crew to attempt an emergency landing. In a muddy field, the airplane nosed down and came to rest with the cockpit crushed. Both pilots were killed and three others crew members were injured.
Safety Profile
Reliability
Reliable
This rating is based on historical incident data and may not reflect current operational safety.