Guyana Airways

Safety profile and incident history for Guyana Airways.

Safety Score

9.7/10

Total Incidents

2

Total Fatalities

6

Recent Incidents

November 30, 1981 3 Fatalities

Douglas DC-6

Castries-George F. L. Charles (Vigie) All Saint Lucia

After takeoff, while climbing, the crew informed ATC about an engine failure and was cleared to return for an emergency landing. The airplane went out of control and crashed near the airport, bursting into flames. All three crew members were killed.

December 3, 1973 3 Fatalities

De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter

Kurupung Cuyuni-Mazaruni

While descending to Kurupung, the twin engine airplane struck a mountain and crashed. A passenger survived while three other occupants were killed.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

Saint Lucia

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

Douglas DC-61
De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter1