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Crash of a Learjet 35A off Genoa: 3 killed

Date & Time: Oct 24, 1999 at 1015 LT
Type of aircraft:
Learjet 35
Operator:
Registration:
I-AVJG
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Milan - Genoa
MSN:
35-189
YOM:
1978
Location:
Genoa
Liguria
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The aircraft was completing a charter flight from Milan to Genoa with two pilots and one passenger on board, the Director of an Italian Company working for Coca Cola. On approach to Genoa-Cristoforo Colombo Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with low clouds and rain falls. Due to insufficient visibility, the crew initiated a go-around procedure. Few minutes later, while completing a second attempt to land, the aircraft descended too low and crashed in the sea some 8 km short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all three occupants were killed.

Crash of a Dornier DO328-110 in Genoa: 4 killed

Date & Time: Feb 25, 1999 at 1230 LT
Type of aircraft:
Dornier DO328
Operator:
Registration:
D-CPRR
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Cagliari - Genoa
MSN:
3054
YOM:
1995
Flight number:
AZ1553
Location:
Genoa
Liguria
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
27
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Upon landing at Genoa-Cristoforo Colombo Airport runway 29, the aircraft encountered crosswinds gusting up to 15-18 knots. It landed on one gear only, bounced and landed firmly too far down the runway. The crew started the braking procedure but the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and came to rest in the sea. A stewardess and three passengers were killed while 18 other occupants were injured, some seriously. Nine people escaped uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II in Genoa: 5 killed

Date & Time: Sep 30, 1993 at 1903 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II
Operator:
Aermar
Registration:
I-STMO
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Olbia - Torino
MSN:
421B-0410
YOM:
1973
Location:
Genoa
Liguria
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
En route from Olbia to Torino-Caselle Airport, the pilot was informed about the deterioration of the weather conditions and decided to divert to Genoa-Sestri-Cristoforo Colombo Airport. On approach, he was unable to establish on the localizer despite several attempts and finally initiated a go-around procedure. While circling in limited visibility, the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain. All five occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
It was reported that the pilot was not certified to fly in IMC conditions and his experience was limited.

Crash of a Canadair CL-215-1A10 near San Massimo: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 6, 1991 at 1455 LT
Type of aircraft:
Canadair CL-215
Operator:
Registration:
I-CFSV
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Fire fighting
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Genoa - Genoa
MSN:
1077
YOM:
1983
Location:
San Massimo
Liguria
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a fire fighting mission in the Piana Crixia Regional Park, Liguria. After the load of water was dropped, the crew lost control of the airplane that crashed on a mountain slope located near San Massimo, about 29 km northwest of Savona. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were killed.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the accident could not be determined with certainty as investigations were hampered because the aircraft was not equipped with a CVR. At the time of the accident, the copilot was the pilot-in-command and was under training in order to be promoted as captain.

Crash of a Canadair CL-215-1A10 in Quiliano: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 27, 1989
Type of aircraft:
Canadair CL-215
Operator:
Registration:
I-CFSS
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Fire fighting
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1071
YOM:
1983
Location:
Quiliano
Liguria
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Engaged in a fire fighting mission in the region of Quiliano, the crew was approaching a lake to proceed to a scooping maneuver when, on final approach, the aircraft struck rocks and crashed, bursting into flames. Both pilots were killed.

Crash of a Dornier DO.28A-1 in Albenga

Date & Time: Jun 2, 1979
Type of aircraft:
Dornier DO.28A/B
Operator:
Registration:
HB-LCK
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
3056
Location:
Albenga
Liguria
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon landing at Albenga Airport, the twin engine airplane veered off runway to the right and came to rest in a grassy area. There were no injuries but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Yakovlev Yak-40 in Genoa

Date & Time: May 28, 1977
Type of aircraft:
Yakovlev Yak-40
Operator:
Registration:
I-JAKE
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
9 14 14 18
YOM:
1971
Location:
Genoa
Liguria
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Upon touchdown at Genoa-Cristofo Colombo Airport, the airplane struck the runway surface with its left wing. Out of control, it continued to roll then overran and plunged into the sea. All four crew members were injured while the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45F Expeditor off Finale Ligure

Date & Time: Feb 3, 1954
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
1532
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
A-732
YOM:
1952
Location:
Finale Ligure
Liguria
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, an unexpected situation forced the crew to ditch the aircraft off Finale Ligure. All five occupants were rescued while the aircraft sank and was lost.

Crash of a CRDA CANT Z.506S off La Spezia

Date & Time: Jul 27, 1951
Type of aircraft:
CRDA CANT Z.506 Airone
Operator:
Sottocentro Soccorso Cadimare
Registration:
MM45497
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Location:
La Spezia
Liguria
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from La Spezia, the three engine seaplane crashed into the sea about three km south of the Palmaria Island. All six crew members were rescued while the aircraft was lost.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-10-DK in La Spezia: 7 killed

Date & Time: Dec 30, 1944
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
42-92680
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Supply
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Siena - Siena
MSN:
12507
YOM:
1943
Location:
La Spezia
Liguria
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
The crew left Siena-Malignano Airport on a supply mission. En route, the aircraft encountered marginal weather conditions and severe turbulence. The airplane went out of control, dove into the ground and crashed in a field. All seven occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control caused by heavy turbulence.
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