Short S.17 Kent
Historical safety data and incident record for the Short S.17 Kent aircraft.
Safety Rating
9.3/10Total Incidents
2
Total Fatalities
14
Incident History
August 22, 1936 2 Fatalities
Imperial Airways
Mirabella Crete / <U+039A><U+03C1><U+03AE>t<U+03B7>
Christened 'Scipio', the seaplane aircraft hit waves while landing in the Mirabella harbor, Crete. It went out of control and plunged into water before coming to rest with broken wings. Two passengers were killed while all nine other occupants were injured.
November 9, 1935 12 Fatalities
Imperial Airways
Brindisi Apulia
Just prior to takeoff, while the crew was preparing the departure, a fire erupted. The aircraft christened 'Sylvanus' exploded in the harbor of Brindisi and was rapidly consumed by fire. A passenger was injured while all twelve other occupants 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)
Imperial Airways2