Bristol · turboprop
Bristol 170 Freighter XI accident history and safety score
Bristol 170 Freighter XI appears in 1 current candidate incident row extracted from Track Plane Crash source snapshots. This generated profile is source-discovery first and awaits deeper authority enrichment.
Diagnostic Safety & Security Metrics
Occupant Survivability Rate
Percentage of cabin occupants surviving indexed crash incidents.
61%
Class average: 60%
Weather Resilience
Tolerance to crosswinds, turbulence, and structural icing thresholds.
4/10
Class average: 5.8/10
Mechanical Integrity
Structural robustness, system MTBF, and power plant reliability indicators.
8/10
Class average: 8/10
Operational Control Demand
Pilot experience and workload sensitivity (higher indicates more demanding flight handling).
7.5/10
Class average: 7.2/10
Flight System Redundancy
Multi-engine safety margins, backup avionics, and flight envelope protection.
5/10
Class average: 4/10
Performance Profile
Five-axis safety ratings · hover vertices for metric explanation
Metric ratings
Average survival rate of occupants in recorded serious airframe occurrences. Higher percentage indicates better energy absorption and crashworthiness.
Actuarial Insurance Underwriting Calculator
Adjust annual utilization and operating parameters below to calculate the custom hull liability policy score for a **Bristol 170 Freighter XI** (turboprop class) starting from its fixed baseline safety score of **73**.
Calculated Policy Score
78
Regular coverage parameters. Baseline rates apply with standard pilot warranties.
• Day Visual Flight Rules operations maximize survivability margins.
How We Calculate
These diagnostic indicators are compiled by Track Plane Crash analysts using historical incident data, manufacturer specifications, NTSB/FAA investigation materials, and fleet class coefficients.
They serve as qualitative safety benchmarks for aircraft classes and families, and do not represent insurance actuarial loss ratings for individual tail numbers.
Fleet Specs & Flight Profiles
Cabin & Seating Configuration Matrix
Single-Class Commuter configuration (Max pax: 74)
Economy Class
Capacity: 74 seats
Seat Pitch
29 in
Seat Width
17 in
Cabin Onboard Amenities
High-Speed Wi-Fi
Not equipped on model
Audio / Video Screen
None
Seat Power Outlets
Shared AC
USB charging slots
Absent
Flightradar24 Telemetry & Cruising Profiles
Mach 0.50 (approx. 510 km/h / 275 knots)
25,000 ft (7,620 m)
1,800 ft/min (9.1 m/s)
1,500 km (810 nmi)
2x Turboprops (Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150)
Dual constant-speed propellers
Mode-S / ADS-B Out
1200 (Regional VFR)
Risk themes
GEO rule: aircraft pages must separate model involvement from accident cause. A crash involving a model is not automatically a model defect.
Source links
Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to Bristol 170 Freighter XI
Pilatus PC-6 Crash in Nancy
BAAA lists a Pilatus PC-6 crash at Nancy-Essey on June 28, 2026 with 11 fatalities. This seed page is intentionally marked recent and requires official-source enrichment before causal analysis.
11
Fatalities
0
Survivors
2
Sources
Beechcraft BE55 Crash Near Lancaster, South Carolina
The FAA states that a Beechcraft BE55 crashed near Lancaster, South Carolina around 12:45 a.m. local time on July 2, 2026. Two people were on board; casualty and cause details remain pending in this row.
0
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Two-Seat Cessna Crash Near High Ongar, Essex
Two people died after a two-seat Cessna aircraft crashed in a field near High Ongar, Essex on July 1, 2026 during a flight experience that had departed North Weald airfield, according to public reporting.
2
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Pacific Aerospace 750XL Skydiving Crash Near Butler, Missouri
A Pacific Aerospace 750XL skydiving aircraft operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler, Missouri on June 14, 2026, killing all 12 people on board. AP reports preliminary NTSB findings found no evidence of engine failure or mechanical malfunction.
12
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Crash Near Fort Simpson
BAAA lists a Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 crash near Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories on June 24, 2026 with three fatalities. This row is a recent discovery entry pending official investigation enrichment.
3
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Recent crashes
Recent plane crashes involving Bristol 170 Freighter XI
1997-04-24
Bristol 170 Freighter 31 C-FTPA occurrence at Bronson Creek Airport, BC (YBM)
Bronson Creek Airport, BC (YBM) · Hawkair Aviation Services
0
Fatalities
1996-07-18
Bristol 170 Freighter 31 C-FDFC occurrence at Enstone Airfield
Enstone Airfield · Mrs 4000 Investments Ltd
0
Fatalities
1988-06-21
Bristol 170 Freighter 31M C-GYQY occurrence at Bronson Creek Airport, BC (YBM)
Bronson Creek Airport, BC (YBM) · Trans-Provincial Airlines
0
Fatalities
1981-01-14
Bristol 170 Freighter 31E ZK-CAM occurrence at Blenheim-Woodbourne Airport (BHE)
Blenheim-Woodbourne Airport (BHE) · SAFE Air
0
Fatalities
1977-11-20
Bristol 170 Freighter 31M C-FWAD occurrence at Hay River Airport, NT (YHY)
Hay River Airport, NT (YHY) · Norcanair
1
Fatalities
1975-05-10
Bristol 170 Freighter 21E VH-SJQ occurrence at 4,6 km SE off Cape Paterson, VIC
4,6 km SE off Cape Paterson, VIC · Air Express
2
Fatalities
1974-05-31
Bristol 170 Freighter 31E CF-QWJ occurrence at Rankin Inlet, NU
Rankin Inlet, NU · Lambair
2
Fatalities
1970-05-03
Bristol 170 Freighter 31M CF-WAG occurrence at Great Slave Lake, NT
Great Slave Lake, NT · Wardair
Fatalities
1969-08-21
Bristol 170 Freighter 21E G775 occurrence at
· Pakistan Air Force
Fatalities
1968-04-10
Bristol 170 Freighter 31E ZK-CPU occurrence at Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Wellington International Airport (WLG) · SAFE Air
0
Fatalities
1967-06-12
Bristol 170 Freighter 31E EI-APM occurrence at Dublin Airport (DUB)
Dublin Airport (DUB) · Aer Turas
2
Fatalities
1967-01-01
Bristol 170 Freighter 31M 369 occurrence at
· Al Quwwat al Jawwiya al Iraqiya (Iraqi Air Force)
Fatalities
1963-12-30
Bristol 170 Freighter 31M 9697 occurrence at 1,5 km from Marville RCAF Station
1,5 km from Marville RCAF Station · Royal Canadian Air Force - RCAF
8
Fatalities
1962-06-30
Bristol 170 Freighter 21 G-AGVC occurrence at Isle of Man-Ronaldsway Airport (IOM)
Isle of Man-Ronaldsway Airport (IOM) · Manx Airlines
0
Fatalities
1962-06-26
Bristol 170 Freighter 31M S4414 occurrence at near Rawalpindi
near Rawalpindi · Pakistan Air Force
3
Fatalities
1962-04-23
Bristol 170 Freighter Mk 1 TC-340 occurrence at El Plumerillo, Mendoza
El Plumerillo, Mendoza · Fuerza Aérea Argentina - FAA
Fatalities
1962-04-19
Bristol 170 Freighter 31E EC-AHJ occurrence at Valencia
Valencia · Aviaco
0
Fatalities
1961-12-18
Bristol 170 Freighter 21 VH-AAH occurrence at 3,6 km from Wollongong Airport, NSW (WOL)
3,6 km from Wollongong Airport, NSW (WOL) · Pacific Aviation
0
Fatalities
1961-10-01
Bristol 170 Freighter 31E EC-AHK occurrence at Ibiza Airport (IBZ)
Ibiza Airport (IBZ) · Aviaco
0
Fatalities
1960-07-06
Bristol 170 Freighter 21 G-AIFM occurrence at Blackpool Airport
Blackpool Airport · Silver City Airways
0
Fatalities
1959-11-01
Bristol 170 Freighter 31M S4419 occurrence at
· Pakistan Air Force
Fatalities
1959-11-01
Bristol 170 Freighter 21P G778 occurrence at
· Pakistan Air Force
Fatalities
1959-03-13
Bristol 170 Freighter 21E EC-ADH occurrence at Mahon
Mahon · Aviaco
1
Fatalities
1959-01-29
Bristol 170 Freighter 31M S4426 occurrence at near Chakala
near Chakala · Pakistan Air Force
7
Fatalities
1958-11-04
Bristol 170 Freighter 21 F-BHVB occurrence at Le Touquet
Le Touquet · Compagnie Air Transport - CAT
0
Fatalities