Incidents and Accidents
On 30 July 2011, Caribbean Airlines Flight 523 - Reg: 9Y-PBM overran the runway in rainy weather and crashed through the perimeter fence while landing at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport in Guyana. The incident occurred at approximately 1:32 am. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, broke into two just behind the first class area. There were no fatalities. At least two passengers suffered broken legs and others suffered lacerations and other injuries. The majority of the injured were treated at Diamond Diagnostic Hospital and then later transferred to Georgetown Public Hospital. Caribbean Airlines confirmed 157 passengers and 6 crew members were on board the aircraft.
On October 26, 2012 A Caribbean Airlines Flight BW300,took off from Piarco International Airport bound for Caracas with four crew and 44 passengers had a section of exterior panelling,which became detached on lift-off at 6.49 a.m.The aircraft, an ATR72, landed back at the Piarco International Airport safely at 7.15 a.m, without injuries.
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