Virgin Islands Airways - VIA
Safety profile and incident history for Virgin Islands Airways - VIA.
Safety Score
9.5/10Total Incidents
2
Total Fatalities
10
Recent Incidents
December 12, 1967 2 Fatalities
Rockwell Aero Commander 560
Christiansted-Henry E. Rohlsen (ex Alexander Hamilton) All US Virgin Islands
The crew was completing a local training flight at Christiansted-Alexander Hamilton Airport. While approaching from the north, the airplane stalled and crashed in Kinsghill, about 2 miles north of the airfield. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were killed.
July 15, 1965 8 Fatalities
De Havilland DH.104 Dove
Charlotte Amalie-Cyril E. King (ex Harry S. Truman) All US Virgin Islands
At liftoff at Charlotte Amalie Airport, the airplane encountered difficulties to gain height, stalled and crashed into the sea. The pilot and seven passengers were killed while four passengers were seriously injured. The aircraft was destroyed.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
US Virgin Islands
Risk Level
Low Risk
Common Aircraft in Incidents
Rockwell Aero Commander 5601
De Havilland DH.104 Dove1