Philippe Cousteau
Safety profile and incident history for Philippe Cousteau.
Safety Score
9.9/10Total Incidents
1
Total Fatalities
1
Recent Incidents
June 28, 1979 1 Fatalities
Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
Lisbon-Alverca Estremadura - Lisbon District
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.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
Portugal
Risk Level
Low Risk
Common Aircraft in Incidents
Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina1