Portuguese Air Force - Aeronáutica Militar
Safety Score
9.6/10Total Incidents
8
Total Fatalities
31
Recent Incidents
Douglas C-54 Skymaster
On a night approach to Lajes AFB, the four engine aircraft crashed into the sea few km offshore. All 14 occupants were killed.
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
After touchdown, the four engine aircraft overran and collided with a rocky wall. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.
Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Crashed on approach to Lisbon Airport. Eight crew members were killed while six others were injured.
Junkers JU.52
The crew was forced to make an emergency landing at Rabo de Peixe following an in-flight fire. There were no casualties but the aircraft was destroyed.
Avro 504
The single engine airplane was approaching the Granja do Marquês AFB in Sintra when it crashed in unknown circumstances. Both occupants, Lt Almicar Alvarenca Passo and the passenger, Doctor Alf José de Azevedo Reis were killed.
Avro 504
The crew was completing a local training flight out from Lisbon-Alverca Airport. Shortly after takeoff, the single engine aircraft went out of control and crashed. Both crew members were killed. Crew: Lt Ferreira de Brito, Cpl Castro e Silva.
Breguet 14
The crew was completing a training flight when the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in Barcarena. All three occupants were killed.
Tellier T.3
The seaplane crashed in unknown circumstances in the sea off Cascais, killing both crew members.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
Portugal
Risk Level
Low Risk
