Percival P.50 Prince

Historical safety data and incident record for the Percival P.50 Prince aircraft.

Safety Rating

10/10

Total Incidents

4

Total Fatalities

1

Incident History

Polynesian Airline of Samoa - Polynesian Airlines

Faleolo All Samoa Islands

Landed on flat tires for unknown reason. There were no injuries but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Hunting Aerosurveys

Mackinnon Road Coast

While conducting a survey flight, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to attempt an emergency belly landing. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and both crew members were slightly injured.

July 24, 1957 1 Fatalities

Swiss Government

Samedan Graubünden

The twin engine airplane was performing a flight from Bern-Belpmoos Airport to Samedan on behalf of the 'Service Technique du Département Militaire Fédéral - Mensuration Cadastrale Suisse'. On final approach to Samedan Airport, the aircraft stalled and crashed in a field located five km short of runway 21. One occupant was killed while two others were rescued. Crew: Carl Wipfli, Fritz Frischknecht.

Aeronorte

Caxias Maranhão

During the takeoff run, a tire burst. The twin engine airplane became uncontrollable, ground looped and came to rest. While all three crew members were unhurt, the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.

Safety Profile

Reliability

Reliable

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

Primary Operators (by incidents)

Aeronorte1
Hunting Aerosurveys1
Polynesian Airline of Samoa - Polynesian Airlines1
Swiss Government1