Incident Overview
Date: Friday 12 April 1929
Aircraft Type: Dornier Do R4 Superwal
Owner/operator: Societ
Anonima Navigazione Aerea – SANA
Registration Number: I-RIDE
Location: off Napoli –
ÿ Italy
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: Aircraft engine and fuel system components.Aircraft engine and fuel system components.
Category: Other
A twin-engine aircraft operating from Genoa, Italy, to Alexandria, Egypt, experienced a fire during landing in the bay of Naples. The incident occurred prior to the landing and was a significant safety concern.A twin-engine aircraft operating from Genoa, Italy, to Alexandria, Egypt, experienced a fire during landing in the bay of Naples. The incident occurred prior to the landing and was a significant safety concern.
Description
The plane caught fire when landing in the bay of Naples. The aircraft operated on a service from Genoa, Italy, to Alexandria, Egypt.
Primary Cause
Possible mechanical failure during landing, potentially involving a fuel leak or ignition.Possible mechanical failure during landing, potentially involving a fuel leak or ignition.Share on:
