THORP · turboprop
THORP T-18 accident history and safety score
THORP T-18 appears in 12 current candidate incident rows 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.
45%
Class average: 60%
Weather Resilience
Tolerance to crosswinds, turbulence, and structural icing thresholds.
5.2/10
Class average: 5.8/10
Mechanical Integrity
Structural robustness, system MTBF, and power plant reliability indicators.
7.2/10
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
Safety Signature Radar
Actuarial Insurance Underwriting Calculator
Adjust flight parameters dynamically to calculate the custom hull liability safety index for a **THORP T-18** (turboprop class).
Calculated Policy Score
57
Increased claim probability. Underwriters may require mandatory recurrence training 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.
Risk themes
GEO rule: aircraft pages must separate model involvement from accident cause. A crash involving a model is not automatically a model defect.
Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to THORP T-18
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
Candidate rows
Daily source candidates involving THORP T-18
2022-09-25
HIBBARD NORMAN E THORP T-18 CEN22LA432 NTSB dataset event at Del Norte, CO, USA
Del Norte, CO, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2022-07-23
MILLER-THORP T-18 TIGER WPR22LA269 NTSB dataset event at Angel Fire, NM, USA
Angel Fire, NM, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2021-08-28
MANTOOTH THORP T-18 CEN21LA390 NTSB dataset event at San Antonio, TX, USA
San Antonio, TX, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2021-03-05
POST THORP T-18 CEN21LA157 NTSB dataset event at Indianapolis, IN, USA
Indianapolis, IN, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2012-12-01
GREEN GARY E THORP T-18 ERA13FA071 NTSB dataset event at Pahokee, FL, USA
Pahokee, FL, USA · David E Flatter
1
Fatalities
2012-08-21
THORP T-18 CEN12LA566 NTSB dataset event at Gilmer, TX, USA
Gilmer, TX, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2011-09-23
THORP T-18 CEN11FA663 NTSB dataset event at Plainwell, MI, USA
Plainwell, MI, USA · Pending verification
1
Fatalities
2011-09-10
KARIBIAN HURANT THORP T-18 ERA11CA487 NTSB dataset event at Panama City, FL, USA
Panama City, FL, USA · KARIBIAN HURANT
0
Fatalities
2011-06-29
BOSONETTO THORP T-18 CEN11FA431 NTSB dataset event at Howell, MI, USA
Howell, MI, USA · Pending verification
2
Fatalities
2011-06-20
TRUSTY THORP T-18 WPR11FA268 NTSB dataset event at Tehachapi, CA, USA
Tehachapi, CA, USA · TRLICA LEE G
1
Fatalities
2010-10-13
CONRAD THEODORE J THORP T-18 CEN11CA030 NTSB dataset event at Fredericksburg, TX, USA
Fredericksburg, TX, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2010-08-26
FINNEY THORP T-18 WPR10LA429 NTSB dataset event at Willcox, AZ, USA
Willcox, AZ, USA · Glen Slagoske
2
Fatalities
2009-07-19
BROWN THOMAS E THORP T-18 ERA11LA028 NTSB dataset event at Lake Como, FL, USA
Lake Como, FL, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2009-03-01
Kreps Thorp T-18-C WPR09CA134 NTSB dataset event at Palm Springs, CA, USA
Palm Springs, CA, USA · George L. Avans
0
Fatalities
2008-05-09
Thorp T-18 SEA08LA127 NTSB dataset event at Kent, WA, USA
Kent, WA, USA · Roger Thompson
1
Fatalities
2007-10-11
Slagle Thorp T-18 NYC08CA011 NTSB dataset event at Franklin, KY, USA
Franklin, KY, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2007-08-19
Niva Thorp T-18 ATL07LA116 NTSB dataset event at Wellington, FL, USA
Wellington, FL, USA · Scott M. Schlander
2
Fatalities
2007-06-26
Hammer Thorp T-18 SEA07CA185 NTSB dataset event at Everett, WA, USA
Everett, WA, USA · Robert Hammer
0
Fatalities
2007-03-03
Hirsch Thorp T-18 LAX07CA100 NTSB dataset event at San Diego, CA, USA
San Diego, CA, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2006-10-13
Finney Thorp T-18 LAX07CA009 NTSB dataset event at San Diego, CA, USA
San Diego, CA, USA · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2006-06-27
Eklund Thorp T-18 LAX06CA216 NTSB dataset event at San Andreas, CA, USA
San Andreas, CA, USA · Richard Eklund
0
Fatalities
2004-08-23
Pollard & Huntley Thorp T-18 LAX04FA301B NTSB dataset event at Malibu, CA, USA
Malibu, CA, USA · John Zasadny
2
Fatalities
2004-02-14
Bertrand/Warner Thorp T-18 ANC04LA022 NTSB dataset event at Crescent City, FL, USA
Crescent City, FL, USA · William F. Bertrand
1
Fatalities
2003-01-01
Wood Thorp T-18 FTW03LA069 NTSB dataset event at Stephenville, TX, USA
Stephenville, TX, USA · Robert L. Wood
0
Fatalities
2001-10-26
Irwin Thorp T-18 DEN02LA005 NTSB dataset event at Longmont, CO, USA
Longmont, CO, USA · Thomas T. Melsheimer
0
Fatalities