Stearman 4

Historical safety data and incident record for the Stearman 4 aircraft.

Safety Rating

10/10

Total Incidents

4

Total Fatalities

2

Incident History

American Airlines

Franconia Virginia

The pilot was injured while making an emergency landing following technical problems. The airplane was written off.

January 20, 1933 1 Fatalities

American Airways

Marietta Georgia

The pilot was completing a mail flight from Chattanooga to Atlanta. On approach to Atlanta, he encountered poor visibility due to foggy conditions when the airplane impacted trees and crashed on Mt Little Kennesaw, in Marietta. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot Glen Fields was killed.

January 20, 1933 1 Fatalities

American Airways

Boerne Texas

The pilot, sole on board, departed San Angelo on a night mail flight to San Antonio. En route, he encountered poor visibility due to foggy conditions when the airplane impacted the slope of a mountain near Boerne. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was killed.

Canadian Airways

Dunnville Ontario

While performing a mail flight, the pilot encountered foggy conditions and was unable to locate his position. Due to fuel shortage, he eventually decided to abandon the aircraft and bailed out. The aircraft crashed in a field and was destroyed while the pilot was unhurt.

Safety Profile

Reliability

Reliable

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

Primary Operators (by incidents)

American Airways2
American Airlines1
Canadian Airways1