Guidonia AFB | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

While approaching Velletri in marginal weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of Mt Artemisio. All three crew members were killed.
Crew:
Lt Col Francesco Mingolla,
Maj Mario Allegri,
Maj Vincenzo Marino.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45F Expeditor in Colle San Magno: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 10, 1962 at 1205 LT

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Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor

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Flight

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Mountains

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Guidonia – Naples

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The twin engine aircraft departed Guidonia AFB at 1120LT bound for Naples-Capodichino Airport with a crew of two on board. While cruising in low visibility due to fog, the airplane struck the slope of Mt Colle Noce located in Colle San Magno. The wreckage was found 400 meters below the summit and both crew members were killed.
Crew:
Mar Alberto Antellini, pilot,
Sgt Giuseppe Lenza, copilot.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45F Expeditor near Monteflavio: 4 killed

Date & Time: Aug 25, 1960

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor

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MM61684

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

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Military

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Mountains

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Vigna di Valle – Guidonia

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8023

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1944

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While approaching Guidonia Airbase from the northeast, the twin engine airplane struck the slope of Mt Pellecchia located near Monteflavio, about 15 km northeast of the airport. The aircraft was destroyed and all four crew members were killed.
Crew:
Lt Lorio Barbisan, pilot,
Mar Elio Pizzari,
M/Sgt Alfio Lorenzi,
Sgt Luciano Locatelli.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45F Expeditor near Velletri: 3 killed

Date & Time: Mar 27, 1959

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor

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MM61737

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Guidonia – Latina

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6973

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1944

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The twin engine aircraft left Guidonia AFB in the morning on a short flight to Latina Airbase located about 50 km south of Guidonia. While approaching Velletri, the crew encountered foggy conditions when the airplane struck the slope of Mt Artemisio and crashed. Both pilots and a passenger were killed while two other passengers were injured.
Crew:
Lt Elio Pertone, pilot, †
1st Lt Pellegrino Di Troia, copilot. †
Passengers:
S/Sgt Matteo Laganà, †
S/Sgt Antonio Calzolaro,
Angelo Della Nova .

Crash of a Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon near Guidonia AFB: 4 killed

Date & Time: Sep 28, 1957 at 1210 LT

Type of aircraft:

Lockheed P-2 Harpoon

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MM80060

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Military

Survivors:

Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Guidonia – Catania

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15-1139

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1944

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An engine failed shortly after takeoff from Guidonia AFB in Rome. The crew attempted an emergency landing but the aircraft crashed in a field located in Tivoli, about 6 km southeast of the airbase. Four crew members were killed while a fifth occupant was rescued.

Probable cause:

Engine failure.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45F Expeditor near Sprigno Saturnia: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 17, 1952 at 1300 LT

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor

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MM61691

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Military

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Mountains

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Naples – Guidonia

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7958

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1944

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While cruising in poor weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft hit the slope of the Mt Canale dello Stretto located near Sprigno Saturnia, killing both crew members.
Crew:
Cpt Ugo Filosa, pilot,
Mot Luigi Feroci, copilot.

Crash of a Fiat G.212 in Tor Sapienza: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 9, 1949 at 1315 LT

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Fiat G.212

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Guidonia - Guidonia

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The crew was engaged in a test flight. Shortly after takeoff from Guidonia AFB, the pilot encountered control problems and decided to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft belly landed in a field located in Tor Sapienza, about 15 km southwest of Guidonia. On ground, the aircraft slid for several yards and hit a boy aged 11. While all five crew members were uninjured, the boy was killed and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Martin 187 Baltimore in Rome

Date & Time: Sep 23, 1948 at 1030 LT

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Martin 187 Baltimore

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Frosinone – Guidonia

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While approaching Rome on a flight from Frosinone, the crew encountered engine problems. The captain decided to divert to Centocelle Airport, but on final approach, the aircraft crashed short of runway threshold and came to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.

Crash of a Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 Sparviero in Segni: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 23, 1948 at 1030 LT

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Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 Sparviero

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MM21311

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Guidonia - Guidonia

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While on a test flight, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in Segni, about 40 km southeast of Guidonia airbase. Two crew members were injured while the pilot Antonio Biscardi was killed.