Stearman 4
Safety Rating
10/10Total Incidents
4
Total Fatalities
2
Incident History
American Airlines
The pilot was injured while making an emergency landing following technical problems. The airplane was written off.
American Airways
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.
American Airways
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
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.
