VP-BAO — routes, history & safety record

FlightFinder has no observed route profile for this registration. The documented safety events below are available independently of live flight tracking.

Safety history

August 23, 1959AccidentHull loss
After touchdown at Golden Rock Airport, the four engine airplane encountered difficulties to stop within the remaining distance, overran, lost its undercarriage and came to a halt. There were no casualties among the occupants but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
De Havilland DH.114 Heron
April 9, 1950Accident
The aircraft was engaged on a ferry flight from Miami to Kingston with an intermediate stop in Nassau, following inspections and repairs. During the flight from Nassau to Kingston, both engines failed and the aircraft was forced to alight on the sea south of Kingston. All four occupants were rescued while the aircraft sank and was lost.
Consolidated PBY Catalina
The primary cause of the accident was the failure of both engines due to stoppage of fuel supply. This resulted in a forced alighting in a heavy sea with subsequent damage due to which the aircraft sank. Full accident record