Miles M.3B Falcon Major

Historical safety data and incident record for the Miles M.3B Falcon Major aircraft.

Safety Rating

9.9/10

Total Incidents

4

Total Fatalities

5

Incident History

Connellan Airways

Hatches Creek Northern Territory

The aircraft was engaged in an ambulance flight and was carrying one patient, one doctor and two pilots. Shortly after lift off, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in flames. All four occupants were rescued while the aircraft was destroyed.

Phillips %26 Powis Aircraft

Scarborough North Yorkshire

Crew was taking part of Kings Cup Race when the aircraft was thrown to a cliff by strong winds. Both crew killed.

June 3, 1936 2 Fatalities

Private Austrian

Amsterdam-Schiphol North Holland

On approach to Schiphol Airport, at a height between 100 and 300 meters, the single engine aircraft stalled and spiraled to the ground. It was destroyed by impact forces and both occupants were killed. Owner and pilot: Adrianes Johannes van Hengel. Passenger: Godwin von Brumowski, famous Austrian pilot.

February 19, 1936 1 Fatalities

Union Airways

Wellington Greater Wellington Regional Council

On final approach to Wellington Airport, the single engine aircraft was too low, hit a pole and crashed in Rongotai. The passenger was killed while the pilot M. C. McGregor was seriously injured.

Safety Profile

Reliability

Reliable

This rating is based on historical incident data and may not reflect current operational safety.

Primary Operators (by incidents)

Connellan Airways1
Phillips %26 Powis Aircraft1
Private Austrian1
Union Airways1