Koolhoven FK.50
Safety Rating
9.7/10Total Incidents
2
Total Fatalities
6
Incident History
Maryland Flying Services
Crashed shortly after takeoff from Monrovia Airport for unknown reason. The twin engine aircraft built in 1935 was enroute to Bassa, carrying three crew and various goods for the market. On board was one French citizen, one Swiss and one Guinean.
Alpar
The crew started the descent to Basel in low visibility due to foggy conditions. Aircraft hit mount Kelleköpfli located near Waldenburg, some 25 kilometers southeast from the Basel Airport. Both passengers and the pilot were killed as the radio navigator was seriously injured. Crew: Walter Eberschweiler, pilot, Hans Huggler, radio navigator.
Safety Profile
Reliability
Reliable
This rating is based on historical incident data and may not reflect current operational safety.
