Sabca W.8
Historical safety data and incident record for the Sabca W.8 aircraft.
Safety Rating
10/10Total Incidents
1
Total Fatalities
0
Incident History
SABENA - Société Anonyme Belge d'Exploitation de la Navigation Aérienne
Edegem Antwerp
The airplane departed Brussels-Haren Airport on a taxi flight to Antwerp, carrying 10 passengers and two crew members on behalf of the Touring Club de Belgique. While approaching Antwerp, the left engine caught fire. The crew reduced his altitude and made an emergency landing in an open field located in Edegem, about 4 km south of Antwerp Airport. The aircraft came to rest, bursting into flames. All 12 occupants evacuated safely and the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Safety Profile
Reliability
Reliable
This rating is based on historical incident data and may not reflect current operational safety.
Primary Operators (by incidents)
SABENA - Société Anonyme Belge d'Exploitation de la Navigation Aérienne1