Are ATR planes safe?

The ATR 72 worldwide does not have a great safety record, the recent Transasia crashes being examples. However, Jet Airways overall safety record is very good, so I would not worry. The probability of a plane crash (even on an ATR 72) is significantly less than a road accident on the streets of Calcutta.

What happened to the Fokker F27 plane?

On 6 August 1970, a Pakistan International Airlines Fokker F27 turboprop aircraft crashed near the small village Rawat, after take-off from Islamabad in a thunderstorm, killing all 30 people on board.

What was the name of the plane that crashed in Australia?

On 10 June 1960, VH-TFB (above), a Fokker Friendship passenger aircraft operated by Trans Australia Airlines (TAA), was on approach at night to land at Mackay, Queensland, Australia when it crashed into the sea. All 29 people on board were killed.

When was the first F-27 made?

On 24 November 1955, the F27 performed its maiden flight; on 19 November 1958, the type was introduced to revenue service. Shortly after its introduction, the F27 was recognised as being a commercial success.

What happened to the Fokker Friendship aircraft Ganga?

On 30 January 1971, Indian Airlines Fokker Friendship aircraft Ganga was hijacked by Hashim Quereshi and his cousin Ashraf Butt, and was flown to Lahore, Pakistan, where the passengers and crew were released and the aircraft was burnt on February 1, 1971.