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Crash of a Let L-410UVP-E20 in Ancona

Date & Time: Mar 5, 2015 at 1930 LT
Type of aircraft:
Let L-410
Operator:
Registration:
E7-WDT
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Sarajevo – Ancona
MSN:
91 26 15
YOM:
1991
Flight number:
RAC9002
Location:
Ancona
Marche
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Sarajevo Airport on a cargo flight to Ancona, carrying three crew members and a load of various goods. On approach to Ancona-Falconara Airport, the crew encountered strong winds. Upon touchdown on runway 04, the nose gear collapsed. The aircraft skidded for few dozen metres before coming to rest, bursting into flames. All three occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair due to severe damages in the cockpit area due to fire.

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

Date & Time: Apr 28, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Location:
Piobbico
Marche
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
While flying in foggy conditions, the twin engine aircraft hit the slope of Mt Nerone located 4 km south of Piobbico. All three crew members were killed.
Crew:
Mr. Fasano, pilot,
Col De Qual,
Cpt Matera.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson XI in Jesi

Date & Time: Feb 23, 1946
Type of aircraft:
Avro 652 Anson
Operator:
Registration:
PH714
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Jesi
Marche
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the initial climb, both engines lost power simultaneously. The aircraft stalled, lost height, hit trees and crashed in a wooded area located about 1,5 km south of Jesi. All four occupants were slightly injured while the aircraft was written off.
Probable cause:
Loss of power on both engines shortly after liftoff.

Crash of a Handley Page H.P.57 Halifax II in Cerreto d’Esi: 5 killed

Date & Time: Mar 2, 1944
Type of aircraft:
Handley Page H.P.57 Halifax II
Operator:
Registration:
HR660
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Supply
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Brindisi - Brindisi
Location:
Cerreto d'Esi
Marche
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a parachute supply mission to the Italian Resistance in the region of Cerreto d’Esi on behalf of the 148th Squadron based in Brindisi. Shortly after the launch, the aircraft was hit by Flak, went out of control and crashed in a field. Five crew were killed while five others were injured.
Probable cause:
Shot down by Flak.
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