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Crash of an Aeritalia G.222 in Pisa

Date & Time: May 31, 1996
Type of aircraft:
Aeritalia G.222
Operator:
Registration:
MM62108
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
4013
Location:
Pisa-San Giusto-Galileo Galilei (Arturo dell'Oro)
Tuscany
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
For unknown reasons, the aircraft landed on its belly, slid for few dozen metres then lost a wing and came to rest. all four crew members escaped uninjured.

Crash of an Aeritalia G.222TCM near Prato: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 8, 1992
Type of aircraft:
Aeritalia G.222
Operator:
Registration:
MM62116
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Pisa - Bologna
MSN:
4022
Location:
Prato
Tuscany
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a training flight from Pisa to Bologna. In unknown circumstances, the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Javello located 10 km north of Prato. All three crew members were killed.
Crew:
Maj Carlo Stoppani,
Lt Paolo Dutto,
Mar Cesare Nieri.

Crash of a Cessna 207 Skywagon in Costa d’Argento

Date & Time: Aug 12, 1990
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair
Operator:
Società Aerea Piemontese - SAEP
Registration:
I-AMAF
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
207-0203
YOM:
1971
Location:
Costa d’Argento
Tuscany
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances. Occupant's fate unknown.

Crash of an Aeritalia G.222TCM in Greve in Chianti: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jul 10, 1982 at 1830 LT
Type of aircraft:
Aeritalia G.222
Operator:
Registration:
MM62106
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Fire fighting
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Pisa - Pisa
MSN:
4009
Location:
Greve in Chianti
Tuscany
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The crew departed Pisa-Arturo dell'Oro (San Giusto) Airport on a fire fighting mission in the region of Greve in Chianti, about 20 km south of Florence. While flying at low height, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances. All four crew members were killed.

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-6 Islander off Elbe Island

Date & Time: Jun 27, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Transavio
Registration:
I-BADE
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
237
YOM:
1971
Location:
Elbe Island
Tuscany
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot encountered an unexpected situation and decided to ditch the airplane off Elbe Island. All three occupants were evacuated safely while the airplane sank and was lost.

Crash of a Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar in Pisa

Date & Time: Jan 24, 1979
Type of aircraft:
Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar
Operator:
Registration:
MM52-6030
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Pisa - Pisa
MSN:
11031
YOM:
1952
Location:
Pisa-San Giusto-Galileo Galilei (Arturo dell'Oro)
Tuscany
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local training mission at Pisa-Arturo dell'Oro Airbase (Pisa-San Giusto-Galileo Galilei Airport). Following a steep approach, the airplane landed hard. Upon touchdown, one of the landing gear collapsed and the airplane slid on its belly before coming to rest. There were no injuries but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130H Hercules near Pisa: 44 killed

Date & Time: Mar 3, 1977 at 1500 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
MM61996
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Pisa - Livorno
MSN:
4492
YOM:
1973
Flight number:
Vega 10
Location:
Pisa-San Giusto-Galileo Galilei (Arturo dell'Oro)
Tuscany
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
39
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
44
Circumstances:
The airplane was engaged in a flight from Pisa to Livorno, carrying 38 cadets, one instructor and five crew members. Four minutes after takeoff from runway 04, while climbing in marginal weather conditions, the airplane struck the slope of Mt Serra (3,200 feet high) located 15 km northeast of the airport. The wreckage was found about 180 metres from the summit and all 44 occupants were killed. At the time of the accident, the horizontal visibility was estimated to be six km in haze with stratocumulus at 2,500 feet and altocumulus at 800 feet.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the accident could not be determined with certainty. However, it was reported that the aircraft was not following the correct track after departure. Due to clouds, the crew was unable to see the mountain and the assumption that the pilot-in-command suffered a spatial disorientation was not ruled out.

Crash of a Hawker Siddeley HS.780 Andover C.1 in Siena: 4 killed

Date & Time: Apr 8, 1972
Type of aircraft:
Hawker Siddeley HS.780 Andover C.1
Operator:
Registration:
XS609
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Siena - Pisa
MSN:
SET16
YOM:
1966
Location:
Siena
Tuscany
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
18
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Siena-Ampugnano Airport, while in initial climb, the airplane banked right and crashed. Both pilots and two passengers were killed while 17 other occupants were injured. The airplane was enroute from Siena to Pisa, carrying paratroopers from the 46th Squadron (Falcons).
Probable cause:
Failure of the right engine shortly after liftoff.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130K Hercules off Pisa: 52 killed

Date & Time: Nov 9, 1971 at 0540 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
XV216
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Skydiving / Paratroopers
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Pisa - Pisa
MSN:
4243
YOM:
1967
Flight number:
Chalk 4
Location:
Pisa
Tuscany
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
46
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
52
Circumstances:
The Hercules was involved in a combined exercise called 'Cold Stream' between British and Italian Army under call sign 'Chalk 4', and was carrying 46 Italian paratroopers and six British crew members to the Villacidro dropzone located in Sardinia. Shortly after takeoff from Pisa-San Giusto Airport, while climbing by night, the airplane went out of control and crashed into the sea about 7 km offshore. The aircraft was destroyed and none of 52 occupants survived the crash. The assumption that the loss of control was the consequence of an in-flight structural failure was not ruled out.

Crash of a Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar off Pisa: 6 killed

Date & Time: Apr 20, 1964 at 1030 LT
Type of aircraft:
Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar
Operator:
Registration:
MM52-6036
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Pisa – Grosseto
MSN:
11075
YOM:
1952
Location:
Pisa-San Giusto-Galileo Galilei (Arturo dell'Oro)
Tuscany
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Pisa-San Giusto-Galileo Galilei Airport, en route to Grosseto, the airplane lost height, struck the water surface and crashed into the sea few km off shore. All six crew members were killed.
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