Vought-Sikorsky VS-44
Safety Rating
9.3/10Total Incidents
2
Total Fatalities
15
Incident History
Transporte Aéreo de Carga Internacional
While landing by night off Montevideo, the seaplane crashed, overturned and sank. Four crew members were killed while both passengers and a fifth crewman were injured. The aircraft was lost. Source: http://1000aircraftphotos.com/Contributions/HornDavid/9343.htm
American Export Airlines
Shortly after take off from Botwood Bay, some 50 km northwest of Gander, while climbing, the seaplane lost height and crashed into the sea few hundred yards off shore. Eleven occupants, among them five crew members, were killed. 26 other occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Safety Profile
Reliability
Reliable
This rating is based on historical incident data and may not reflect current operational safety.
