Waco YKS-7
Safety Rating
9.9/10Total Incidents
3
Total Fatalities
4
Incident History
Elfving Flyg
Shortly after takeoff from the Öjesjön Lake in Malung, while in initial climb, the single engine aircraft stalled and crashed into the lake. Two passengers were killed while three other occupants were injured. It was reported that the pilot and the aircraft were not authorized to perform sightseeing flights.
Björkvallsflyg
While cruising in a snowstorm, the pilot was forced to attempt an emergency landing in Luspebryggan. While the pilot, a Norwegian citizen operating a special mission for the British Intelligence Service, was unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Flugfélag Akureyrar
Shortly after take off from Reykjavik, the engine failed. The pilot decided to return and on final approach, the aircraft stalled and crashed short of runway . Both occupants were killed.
Safety Profile
Reliability
Reliable
This rating is based on historical incident data and may not reflect current operational safety.
