Martinsyde Type A
Historical safety data and incident record for the Martinsyde Type A aircraft.
Safety Rating
9.9/10Total Incidents
2
Total Fatalities
2
Incident History
Price Brothers %26 Company
Chicoutimi Quebec
While taking off from Saguenay River in Chichoutimi, the seaplane collided with a buoy, lost its floats and crashed. There were no casualties.
December 9, 1919 2 Fatalities
Martinsyde Ltd
Kerkyra Ionian Islands / <U+0399><U+03CC><U+03BD><U+03B9>a <U+03BD><U+03B7>s<U+03B9><U+03AC>
In November, the Australian government offered a price of 10,000 dollars to any Australian airmen who will be able to fly from England to Australia within 30 days. The crew departed Hounslow Heath Airport (some 3 km southeast of Heathrow) on 12DEC1919. While approaching Kerkyra, Greece, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in the sea, killing both pilots.
Safety Profile
Reliability
Reliable
This rating is based on historical incident data and may not reflect current operational safety.