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Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 1 near Viterbo

Date & Time: Jan 17, 1948
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Registration:
VT-CQA
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Survivors:
Yes
Site:
MSN:
4077
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Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a flight from England to India to deliver the aircraft that was brand new. While descending to Rome for a refueling stop, the twin engine aircraft hit the slope of Mt Urbanu located in the region of Viterbo. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.