6717 — routes, history & safety record

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

August 20, 1944Accident
The crew was engaged in a training mission when the seaplane went out of control and crashed in a huge explosion some 20 miles north of Hamilton, Bermuda. All eight occupants were killed. Probable cause (official findings): Investigations were unable to determine the exact cause of the mishap.
Martin PBM Mariner · 8 fatalities
August 12, 1942Accident
The airplane was completing a ferry flight from Winnipeg to Ottawa with an intermediate stop in Armstrong, carrying three crew members. It was accompanied with a second Anson registered 6267 also carrying three crew members. Shortly after takeoff from Armstrong Airport, at low altitude, the wing of 6267 struck the rudder of 6717 which nosed down straight to the ground. 6267 seemed to rise in the air then stalled, falling to the left in a steep turn and hit the ground. Both airplanes were destroy
Avro 652 Anson · 3 fatalities