Consolidated · turboprop
Consolidated Catalina IVA (PBY-5) accident history and safety score
Consolidated Catalina IVA (PBY-5) appears in 2 current candidate incident rows extracted from Track Plane Crash source snapshots. This generated profile is source-discovery first and awaits deeper authority enrichment.
Diagnostic Safety & Security Metrics
Occupant Survivability Rate
Percentage of cabin occupants surviving indexed crash incidents.
61%
Class average: 60%
Weather Resilience
Tolerance to crosswinds, turbulence, and structural icing thresholds.
5/10
Class average: 5.8/10
Mechanical Integrity
Structural robustness, system MTBF, and power plant reliability indicators.
8/10
Class average: 8/10
Operational Control Demand
Pilot experience and workload sensitivity (higher indicates more demanding flight handling).
7.5/10
Class average: 7.2/10
Flight System Redundancy
Multi-engine safety margins, backup avionics, and flight envelope protection.
5/10
Class average: 4/10
Performance Profile
Five-axis safety ratings · hover vertices for metric explanation
Metric ratings
Average survival rate of occupants in recorded serious airframe occurrences. Higher percentage indicates better energy absorption and crashworthiness.
Actuarial Insurance Underwriting Calculator
Adjust annual utilization and operating parameters below to calculate the custom hull liability policy score for a **Consolidated Catalina IVA (PBY-5)** (turboprop class) starting from its fixed baseline safety score of **72**.
Calculated Policy Score
77
Regular coverage parameters. Baseline rates apply with standard pilot warranties.
• Day Visual Flight Rules operations maximize survivability margins.
How We Calculate
These diagnostic indicators are compiled by Track Plane Crash analysts using historical incident data, manufacturer specifications, NTSB/FAA investigation materials, and fleet class coefficients.
They serve as qualitative safety benchmarks for aircraft classes and families, and do not represent insurance actuarial loss ratings for individual tail numbers.
Fleet Specs & Flight Profiles
Cabin & Seating Configuration Matrix
Single-Class Commuter configuration (Max pax: 74)
Economy Class
Capacity: 74 seats
Seat Pitch
29 in
Seat Width
17 in
Cabin Onboard Amenities
High-Speed Wi-Fi
Not equipped on model
Audio / Video Screen
None
Seat Power Outlets
Shared AC
USB charging slots
Absent
Flightradar24 Telemetry & Cruising Profiles
Mach 0.50 (approx. 510 km/h / 275 knots)
25,000 ft (7,620 m)
1,800 ft/min (9.1 m/s)
1,500 km (810 nmi)
2x Turboprops (Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150)
Dual constant-speed propellers
Mode-S / ADS-B Out
1200 (Regional VFR)
Risk themes
GEO rule: aircraft pages must separate model involvement from accident cause. A crash involving a model is not automatically a model defect.
Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to Consolidated Catalina IVA (PBY-5)
Pilatus PC-6 Crash in Nancy
BAAA lists a Pilatus PC-6 crash at Nancy-Essey on June 28, 2026 with 11 fatalities. This seed page is intentionally marked recent and requires official-source enrichment before causal analysis.
11
Fatalities
0
Survivors
2
Sources
Beechcraft BE55 Crash Near Lancaster, South Carolina
The FAA states that a Beechcraft BE55 crashed near Lancaster, South Carolina around 12:45 a.m. local time on July 2, 2026. Two people were on board; casualty and cause details remain pending in this row.
0
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Two-Seat Cessna Crash Near High Ongar, Essex
Two people died after a two-seat Cessna aircraft crashed in a field near High Ongar, Essex on July 1, 2026 during a flight experience that had departed North Weald airfield, according to public reporting.
2
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Pacific Aerospace 750XL Skydiving Crash Near Butler, Missouri
A Pacific Aerospace 750XL skydiving aircraft operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler, Missouri on June 14, 2026, killing all 12 people on board. AP reports preliminary NTSB findings found no evidence of engine failure or mechanical malfunction.
12
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Crash Near Fort Simpson
BAAA lists a Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 crash near Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories on June 24, 2026 with three fatalities. This row is a recent discovery entry pending official investigation enrichment.
3
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Recent crashes
Recent plane crashes involving Consolidated Catalina IVA (PBY-5)
1945-07-08
Consolidated Catalina occurrence at Kisumu
Kisumu · Royal Air Force - RAF
6
Fatalities
1945-01-30
Consolidated Catalina JX367 occurrence at Richards Bay
Richards Bay · Royal Air Force - RAF
2
Fatalities
1944-12-20
Consolidated Catalina IVA (PBY-5) JX208 occurrence at Beenoskee Mountain, Co. Kerry
Beenoskee Mountain, Co. Kerry · Royal Air Force - RAF
9
Fatalities
1944-11-26
Consolidated Catalina JX252 occurrence at Ely Lodge, Fermanagh
Ely Lodge, Fermanagh · Royal Air Force - RAF
9
Fatalities
1944-11-20
Consolidated Catalina JX242 occurrence at Lough an Laban, Eniskillen
Lough an Laban, Eniskillen · Royal Air Force - RAF
8
Fatalities
1944-06-15
Consolidated Catalina JX258 occurrence at Melilla
Melilla · Royal Air Force - RAF
9
Fatalities
1944-05-05
Consolidated Catalina IVA (PBY-5) JX581 occurrence at Sullom Voe, Shetland
Sullom Voe, Shetland · Royal Air Force - RAF
0
Fatalities
1944-04-17
Consolidated Catalina AH541 occurrence at Montgomery Rock, Lough Erne
Montgomery Rock, Lough Erne · Royal Air Force - RAF
3
Fatalities
1944-02-01
Consolidated Catalina AJ160 occurrence at 2,6 km W off Kelai Island
2,6 km W off Kelai Island · Royal Air Force - RAF
10
Fatalities
1943-11-22
Consolidated Catalina FP240 occurrence at Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean · Royal Air Force - RAF
10
Fatalities
1943-11-02
Consolidated Catalina FP120 occurrence at off Donegal
off Donegal · Royal Air Force - RAF
9
Fatalities
1943-10-16
Consolidated Catalina AH551 occurrence at Ballinamallard, Fermanagh
Ballinamallard, Fermanagh · Royal Air Force - RAF
8
Fatalities
1943-08-24
Consolidated Catalina FP287 occurrence at Long Island, Dorset
Long Island, Dorset · Royal Air Force - RAF
8
Fatalities
1943-08-07
Consolidated Catalina FP101 occurrence at Duross Point, Lough Erne
Duross Point, Lough Erne · Royal Air Force - RAF
Fatalities
1943-06-13
Consolidated Catalina FP232 occurrence at Bay of Biscay
Bay of Biscay · Royal Air Force - RAF
10
Fatalities
1943-06-09
Consolidated Catalina FP214 occurrence at near Algeciras
near Algeciras · Royal Air Force - RAF
8
Fatalities
1943-06-07
Consolidated Catalina FP275 occurrence at St. Lucia Bay
St. Lucia Bay · Royal Air Force - RAF
7
Fatalities
1943-05-24
Consolidated Catalina FB110 occurrence at Innismackill Island, Lough Erne
Innismackill Island, Lough Erne · Royal Air Force - RAF
Fatalities
1943-04-07
Consolidated Catalina FP138 occurrence at 3 km off Vougo, Normandy
3 km off Vougo, Normandy · Royal Air Force - RAF
3
Fatalities