La Legión Caribe
Safety profile and incident history for La Legión Caribe.
Safety Score
9.6/10Total Incidents
1
Total Fatalities
4
Recent Incidents
June 19, 1949 4 Fatalities
Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
Luperón Puerto Plata
The seaplane was used by personnel from the Legión Caribe to take part of the invasion of the Dominican Republic. As the invasion failed, the crew attempted to flee when the aircraft was shot downy by Dominican soldiers located in a speedboat. The seaplane caught fire and sank. All four crew members were killed.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
Dominican Republic
Risk Level
Low Risk