Spartan Cruiser
Safety Rating
9.9/10Total Incidents
6
Total Fatalities
9
Incident History
Northern %26 Scottish Airways
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.
Northern %26 Scottish Airways
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.
Aeroput
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
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
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 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.
