de Havilland · turboprop
de Havilland DH-106 Comet 3B accident history and safety score
de Havilland DH-106 Comet 3B 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.
65%
Class average: 60%
Weather Resilience
Tolerance to crosswinds, turbulence, and structural icing thresholds.
6/10
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 **de Havilland DH-106 Comet 3B** (turboprop class) starting from its fixed baseline safety score of **78**.
Calculated Policy Score
83
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
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Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to de Havilland DH-106 Comet 3B
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 de Havilland DH-106 Comet 3B
1971-01-19
de Havilland DH-106 Comet 3B XP915 occurrence at Bedford-Thurleigh Airport
Bedford-Thurleigh Airport · Royal Aircraft Establishment - RAE
0
Fatalities
1971-01-02
de Havilland DH-106 Comet 4C SU-ALC occurrence at 7 km N of Tripoli International Airport (TIP)
7 km N of Tripoli International Airport (TIP) · United Arab Airlines - UAA
16
Fatalities
1970-10-07
de Havilland DH-106 Comet 4 G-APDL occurrence at Newcastle Airport (NCL)
Newcastle Airport (NCL) · Dan-Air Services
0
Fatalities
1970-07-03
de Havilland DH-106 Comet 4 G-APDN occurrence at Sierra del Montseny
Sierra del Montseny · Dan-Air Services
112
Fatalities
1970-03-24
de Havilland DH-106 Comet 4 LV-AHN occurrence at Lima, Cuba
Lima, Cuba · Aerolineas Argentinas
0
Fatalities
1970-02-09
de Havilland DH-106 Comet 4C SU-ALE occurrence at München-Riem Airport (MUC)
München-Riem Airport (MUC) · United Arab Airlines - UAA
0
Fatalities
1970-01-14
de Havilland DH-106 Comet 4C SU-ANI occurrence at Addis Ababa-Haile Selassie I International Airport (ADD)
Addis Ababa-Haile Selassie I International Airport (ADD) · United Arab Airlines - UAA
0
Fatalities
1968-12-28
de Havilland DH-106 Comet 4C OD-ADS occurrence at Beirut International Airport (BEY)
Beirut International Airport (BEY) · Middle East Airlines - MEA
0
Fatalities
1968-12-28
de Havilland DH-106 Comet 4C OD-ADQ occurrence at Beirut International Airport (BEY)
Beirut International Airport (BEY) · Middle East Airlines - MEA
0
Fatalities
1968-12-28
de Havilland DH-106 Comet 4C OD-ADR occurrence at Beirut International Airport (BEY)
Beirut International Airport (BEY) · Middle East Airlines - MEA
0
Fatalities
1967-10-12
de Havilland DH-106 Comet 4 G-ARCO occurrence at 35 km S off Demre, Turkey
35 km S off Demre, Turkey · British European Airways - BEA, opf Cyprus Airways
66
Fatalities
1965-11-16
de Havilland DH-106 Comet 4B G-APMF occurrence at Malta-Luqa Airport (MLA)
Malta-Luqa Airport (MLA) · British European Airways - BEA
0
Fatalities
1964-11-05
de Havilland DH-106 Comet 4B G-APMD occurrence at Málaga Airport (AGP)
Málaga Airport (AGP) · British European Airways - BEA
0
Fatalities
1964-03-22
de Havilland DH-106 Comet 4 G-APDH occurrence at Singapore-Paya Lebar Airport (QPG)
Singapore-Paya Lebar Airport (QPG) · Malaysian Airways, lsf BOAC
0
Fatalities
1964-03-09
de Havilland DH-106 Comet 4 G-APDN occurrence at Tehran-Mehrabad Airport (THR)
Tehran-Mehrabad Airport (THR) · British Overseas Airways Corporation - BOAC
0
Fatalities
1963-08-02
de Havilland DH-106 Comet 4B G-ARJN occurrence at Milano-Linate Airport (LIN)
Milano-Linate Airport (LIN) · British European Airways - BEA
0
Fatalities
1963-07-28
de Havilland DH-106 Comet 4C SU-ALD occurrence at 10 km WNW off Bombay Airport (BOM)
10 km WNW off Bombay Airport (BOM) · United Arab Airlines - UAA
63
Fatalities
1963-03-20
de Havilland DH-106 Comet 4C SA-R-7 occurrence at 30 km SW of Cuneo
30 km SW of Cuneo · Saudi Arabian Government
18
Fatalities
1962-08-03
de Havilland DH-106 Comet 4 G-APDM occurrence at London-Stansted Airport (STN)
London-Stansted Airport (STN) · British Overseas Airways Corporation - BOAC
0
Fatalities
1962-07-19
de Havilland DH-106 Comet 4C SU-AMW occurrence at Khao Yai Mountain
Khao Yai Mountain · United Arab Airlines - UAA
26
Fatalities
1961-12-27
de Havilland DH-106 Comet 4C SU-ALL occurrence at Genève Aéroport (LSGG)
Genève Aéroport (LSGG) · United Arab Airlines
0
Fatalities
1961-12-21
de Havilland DH-106 Comet 4B G-ARJM occurrence at Ankara-Esenboga Airport (ESB)
Ankara-Esenboga Airport (ESB) · British European Airways - BEA
27
Fatalities
1961-11-23
de Havilland DH-106 Comet 4 LV-AHR occurrence at 2 km from São Paulo/Campinas-Viracopos International Airport, SP (VCP)
2 km from São Paulo/Campinas-Viracopos International Airport, SP (VCP) · Aerolineas Argentinas
52
Fatalities
1961-01-25
de Havilland DH-106 Comet 4 G-APDM occurrence at 67 km N of Roma-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
67 km N of Roma-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) · British Overseas Airways Corporation - BOAC
0
Fatalities
1960-08-22
de Havilland DH-106 Comet 4 G-APDB occurrence at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Cairo International Airport (CAI) · British Overseas Airways Corporation - BOAC
0
Fatalities