VP-LVR — routes, history & safety record

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

Safety history

May 6, 1993AccidentHull loss
During the takeoff roll at Tortola-Terrance B. Lettsome Airport, the pilot-in-command considered the aircraft behaviour as unsatisfactory and decided to abort. Despite an emergency braking procedure, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and came to rest in the sea. All 30 occupants evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Probable cause (official findings): The decision of the crew to abort the takeoff procedure because the aircraft behaviou
Short 330
The decision of the crew to abort the takeoff procedure because the aircraft behaviour was unsatisfactory was unfounded. Investigations did not reveal any mechanical malfunction on the airplane and the crew misjudged the situation, causing the aircraft to enter an uncontrollable roll. Full accident record