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North American Sabreliner 50 accident history and safety score
North American Sabreliner 50 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 **North American Sabreliner 50** (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 North American Sabreliner 50
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 North American Sabreliner 50
2007-06-30
North American Sabreliner 40 XA-SMR occurrence at Saltillo Airport (SLW)
Saltillo Airport (SLW) · Aerodan
0
Fatalities
2006-07-05
North American Sabreliner 40 XA-UCS occurrence at Mexico City-Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)
Mexico City-Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) · Vigo Jet
0
Fatalities
1997-03-20
North American Sabreliner 40 N123CD occurrence at Hailey, ID
Hailey, ID · Southwest Jet
0
Fatalities
1994-12-21
North American Sabreliner 40 N747E occurrence at Buenos Aires-Jorge Newbery Airport, BA (AEP)
Buenos Aires-Jorge Newbery Airport, BA (AEP) · Corporate Flight
0
Fatalities
1992-06-17
North American Sabreliner 50 N50CR occurrence at Cedar Rapids, IA
Cedar Rapids, IA · Rockwell International Corp.
0
Fatalities
1991-03-24
North American Sabreliner 40 XA-RPS occurrence at Puebla/Huejotzingo Airport (PBC)
Puebla/Huejotzingo Airport (PBC) · Servicios Aéreos de Los Angeles
0
Fatalities
1990-02-03
North American Sabreliner 40 N50CD occurrence at Detroit City Airport, MI (DET)
Detroit City Airport, MI (DET) · City of Detroit
0
Fatalities
1988-06-03
North American Sabreliner 40 FAE068 occurrence at near Quito
near Quito · Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana
11
Fatalities
1983-12-12
North American Sabreliner 40 N3298D occurrence at Coatesville, PA
Coatesville, PA · Mcneilus Truck & Manufacturing
0
Fatalities
1980-04-21
North American Sabreliner 40 XA-EEU occurrence at Léon
Léon · Aeroservicios Internacionales
0
Fatalities
1977-11-07
North American Sabreliner 40 N77AP occurrence at Lake Pontchartrain, LA
Lake Pontchartrain, LA · Mechanical Equipment
3
Fatalities
1974-01-04
North American Sabreliner 40 N34W occurrence at Midland, TX
Midland, TX · Midwest Oil Corp.
2
Fatalities
1973-03-07
North American Sabreliner 40 N9503Z occurrence at Blaine, MN
Blaine, MN · Ziegler Inc
2
Fatalities
1967-12-21
North American Sabreliner 40 N30W occurrence at Perryville Municipal Airport, MO
Perryville Municipal Airport, MO · Korda Kentucky Leasing
0
Fatalities
1967-05-14
North American Sabreliner 40 N739R occurrence at 10 km NW off Ventura, CA
10 km NW off Ventura, CA · Container Corp. of America
2
Fatalities