We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
The seaplane christened 'La Calypso volante' was returning to Lisbon following a scientific mission. Off Alverca, the seaplane landed hard on the Tagus, causing the left wing to separate and the left engine to struck the cockpit. The pilot Philippe Cousteau, son of the French explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau, was killed. Seven other occupants were injured. Probable cause (official findings): The exact cause of the accident could not be determined. However, it is believed that the speed upon landi
Consolidated PBY Catalina · 1 fatalities