Apulia | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

The aircraft was on its way from Athens-Elefterios Venizelos Airport to Rome with 3 passengers and 3 crew members on board. While at cruising level over the Adriatic Sea, the crew informed ATC about burn smell on board (possible smoke), declared an emergency and elected to divert to Brindisi-Papola Casale Airport. Upon arrival at Brindisi, weather conditions were poor with rain showers and strong crosswinds. In the meantime, the runway 14/32 (3,330 meters long) was closed to traffic due to works in progress. After landing on runway 23, the aircraft skidded, veered off runway and lost its right main gear before coming to rest. Three occupants were evacuated to local hospital with minor injuries while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair due to severe damages to the right wing and the right part of the fuselage. Brand new, it was delivered this year and completed 100 flying hours only.

G-FRAT

Read more about G-FRAT

Crash of a Learjet 24 in Bari

Date & Time: Feb 6, 1976

Type of aircraft:

Learjet 24

Operator:

Estramed

Registration:

I-AMME

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Ferry

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

24-310

YOM:

1975

Location:

Bari-Karol Wojtyla (Palese)

Apulia

Country:

Italy

Region:

Europe

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Circumstances:

After takeoff from Bari-Palese Airport, while climbing, the airplane collided with gulls. Some of them were ingested by engine which lost power. The airplane lost height and crashed in an open field. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Bird strike during initial climb.

Crash of a Piaggio P.166M in Grottaglie: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 30, 1973 at 1100 LT

Type of aircraft:

Piaggio P.166 Albatross

Operator:

Registration:

MM61880

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Training

Survivors:

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Grottaglie - Grottaglie

MSN:

388

YOM:

1960

Location:

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Circumstances:

The crew was completing a local training flight at Grottaglie Airport. On final approach, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed 2 km short of runway. Both occupants were killed.
Crew:
Maj Lorenzo Fornasiero,
1st Lt Emanuele Ingrassotta.

Crash of a Fokker F27 Friendship 200 in Poggiorsini: 27 killed

Date & Time: Oct 30, 1972 at 2040 LT

Type of aircraft:

Fokker F27 Friendship

Operator:

Registration:

I-ATIR

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Naples - Bari - Brindisi

MSN:

10301

YOM:

1966

Flight number:

BM327

Location:

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Aircraft flight hours:

17420

Aircraft flight cycles:

23337

Circumstances:

The aircraft departed Naples-Capodichino Airport at 2000LT on a flight to Brindisi with an intermediate stop at Bari-Palese Macchie Airport. While descending by night and limited visibility, the airplane struck the ground and crashed in an open field located in Poggiorsini, about 47 km southwest of runway 07 threshold. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 27 occupants have been killed.

Probable cause:

It is believed the accident was the consequence of a controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of a Douglas DC-4-1009 off Brindisi: 6 killed

Date & Time: Jul 9, 1962 at 2342 LT

Type of aircraft:

Douglas DC-4

Operator:

Registration:

OD-AEC

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Cargo

Survivors:

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

London – Frankfurt – Brindisi – Beirut

MSN:

42918

YOM:

1946

Flight number:

MV104

Location:

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

15000

Captain / Total hours on type:

5000.00

Copilot / Total flying hours:

2700

Circumstances:

Following a normal takeoff from Brindisi Airport runway 05, the airplane did not gain height as expected. After reaching a height of 60 m it began to descend gradually, in a slightly banked to port attitude, and struck the sea about 2,250 m from the end of the runway, 4° left of the extended runway centerline. The airplane was destroyed by impact forces and a fire broke out. All six crew members were killed.

Probable cause:

The accident was probably caused by a loss of power on No.1 and 2 engines following takeoff, which resulted in a gradual loss of height. The probable slow psycho-physical reaction of the crew, due to fatigue, may have prevented perception of the danger and the timely execution of manoeuvres to prevent the accident, or minimize its consequences.

Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas C-47 off Brindisi: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jan 20, 1960

Type of aircraft:

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Operator:

Registration:

MM61770

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Military

Survivors:

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Location:

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Circumstances:

Shortly after takeoff from Brindisi Airport, while climbing, the airplane crashed into the sea few dozen yards off shore. SAR were conducted but eventually suspended three days later as no trace of the aircraft nor the crew was found. The wreckage was finally located in a depth of 18 meters about 1,8 km off shore.

Crash of an Avro 688 Super Trader 4B in Brindisi: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 27, 1959 at 0609 LT

Type of aircraft:

Avro 689 Tudor

Operator:

Registration:

G-AGRG

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Cargo

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

1255

YOM:

1945

Location:

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Circumstances:

The crew was completing a cargo flight from England to Australia and made an intermediate stop at Brindisi Airport. The aircraft started the takeoff from runway 32 and swerved left off the runway after a 550 m ground run. Rough terrain caused the left landing gear leg to be torn off. The plane came to rest at 820 m past the runway threshold and burst into flames. Two crew members were killed while four others were injured. The aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Probable cause:

Strong crosswinds with gusts and the ground condition on the edge of the runway.

Crash of an Avro 685 York in Brindisi

Date & Time: Jan 5, 1959

Type of aircraft:

Avro 685 York

Operator:

Registration:

OD-ACE

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Cargo

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Beirut – Brindisi – London

MSN:

SET50

YOM:

1946

Location:

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Circumstances:

After touchdown at Brindisi Airport, the four engine airplane went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest. All three crew members were injured and the aircraft was written off.