Is US Airways (formerly USAir) Safe?

We track reported incidents for US Airways (formerly USAir). This page lists 7 recorded events and highlights the most recent entry.

Most recent listed incident: 15 January 2009

Date: 15 January 2009

Flight: Flight 1549

Aircraft: Airbus A320

Location: Hudson River , New York

Summary: Bird strike, loss of power to both engines

Date: 9 June 2005

Flight: Flight 1170

Aircraft: Boeing 737-3B7

Location: Logan International Airport

Summary: Near collision

Date: 8 September 1994

Flight: Flight 427

Aircraft: Boeing 737-300

Location: Aliquippa, Pennsylvania

Summary: Mechanical failure

Date: 2 July 1994

Flight: Flight 1016

Aircraft: Douglas DC-9

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Summary: Wind shear, crew error

Date: 22 March 1992

Flight: Flight 405

Aircraft: Fokker F-28

Location: Flushing, Queens

Summary: Ice buildup, pilot error, inadequate deicing procedures

Date: 1 February 1991

Flight: Flight 1493

Aircraft: Boeing 737-300

Location: Los Angeles, California

Summary: Ground collision

Date: 20 September 1989

Flight: Flight 5050

Aircraft: Boeing 737-401

Location: Flushing, Queens

Summary: Crew error