Spartan Cruiser

Historical safety data and incident record for the Spartan Cruiser aircraft.

Safety Rating

9.9/10

Total Incidents

6

Total Fatalities

9

Incident History

Northern %26 Scottish Airways

Largs Ayrshire

The crew left Glasgow at the end of the afternoon on a cargo flight to Campbelltown with a load of moovie spools on board. In flight, bad weather conditions forced the crew to return to Glasgow. En route, the three engine aircraft was flying too low and hit Mt Stake located near Largs, Ayrshire. Both pilots were slightly injured while the aircraft was destroyed. Crew was able to walk away to find help. Crew: Mr. McGeevor, Captain 1.

November 20, 1936 2 Fatalities

Northern %26 Scottish Airways

Blackpool Lancashire

Shortly after takeoff from Blackpool-Stanley Park Airport, while climbing, the three engine aircraft hit a hangar and crashed in flames. Both occupants were killed.

July 15, 1936 7 Fatalities

Aeroput

Zagreb City of Zagreb

Shortly after takeoff from Zagreb Airport, while climbing in foggy conditions, the three engine aircraft christened 'Nis' went out of control and crashed in a wheat field located in Hrušcica, few km from the airport. All seven occupants were killed.

British Airways

Douglas-Ronaldsway Isle of Man

On landing, the three engine aircraft went out of control and came to rest. While all three occupants were unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

United Airways - UK

Gosport Hampshire

En route, an engine failure forced the pilot to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft came to rest in a wheat field located in Fort Monckton, south of Gosport. The pilot was uninjured while the three engine aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Commercial Air Hire

The Channel All World

The crew was performing a cargo flight from Paris-Le Bourget to Croydon with a load of newspapers on board. While overflying The Channel, all three engines lost power and crew decided to reduce his altitude and elected to ditch the aircraft. Both occupants were quickly rescued by the crew of a fishing vessel while the aircraft sunk and was lost.

Safety Profile

Reliability

Reliable

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

Primary Operators (by incidents)

Northern %26 Scottish Airways2
Aeroput1
British Airways1
Commercial Air Hire1
United Airways - UK1