Boeing · jetFIRST FLIGHT 1957

Boeing 707 — safety record, routes and airlines

The Boeing 707 is a jet aircraft built by Boeing, with a typical range of 9,265 km.

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Events in 5 years0
Fatal accidents on record111
Last fatal accident2019
Occurrences on file619
Hull losses142
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Boeing 707 aircraft
Photo: USAF / Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
01 / OVERVIEW

About the Boeing 707

Boeing 707 is a jet aircraft built by Boeing, with a typical range of 9,265 km.

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02 / SAFETY

Recent safety events for the Boeing 707

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03 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the Boeing 707

Is the Boeing 707 safe?

The Boeing 707 has 0 occurrences in our most recent five-year window. It has 142 hull losses and 619 recorded occurrences in total. 111 of them were fatal, the most recent in 2019. These are counts from the public record, not a rating: they reflect how widely a type flies as much as how it performs, and they do not predict any individual flight. The methodology page explains how we count.

Top reported systems

  • Fuselage 28.7%
  • Wings 21.8%
  • Engine - Turbine/Turboprop 9.9%

Report counts reflect fleet size and reporting activity, not relative safety or reliability. Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (public domain).

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05 / COMPARE

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Boeing 707 — safety & facts

Safety record

Occurrences, last 5 years
0
Airworthiness directives
22
Recorded occurrences
619
Hull losses
142
Fatal accidents
111
Total fatalities
3,766
Last fatal accident
2019
Records span
1959–2019

Based on 619 occurrences across NTSB, ASN, MAK, ATSB & Wikidata records. See full safety record →

Key facts

Manufacturer
Boeing
Typical seats
140-189 pax
Range
9,265 km
First flight
1957-12