Northrop Alpha 2

Historical safety data and incident record for the Northrop Alpha 2 aircraft.

Safety Rating

9.7/10

Total Incidents

1

Total Fatalities

3

Incident History

March 19, 1933 3 Fatalities

United States Army Air Corps - USAAC

Petersburg Virginia

The crew departed Spartanburg on a flight to Bolling AFB. En route, the pilot encountered foggy conditions and attempted and emergency landing when the aircraft crashed, bursting into flames. All three crew members 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)

United States Army Air Corps - USAAC1