Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 30 July 1941
Aircraft Type: Macchi C.100
Owner/operator: Ala Littoria
Registration Number: I-PACE
Location: Roma-Lido di Ostia Seaplane Base –
ÿ Italy
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 25
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A commercial aircraft experienced a catastrophic incident during a precautionary landing following engine problems at approximately 300 feet. Turbulence caused by strong gusts at low altitude resulted in a hard landing and subsequent crash.A commercial aircraft experienced a catastrophic incident during a precautionary landing following engine problems at approximately 300 feet. Turbulence caused by strong gusts at low altitude resulted in a hard landing and subsequent crash.
Description
After takeoff, at about 300 ft. the crew decided to return for a precautionary landing because of problems with one of the engines. Turning back over the bank of river Tiber, the aircraft encountered strong turbulence at low altitude and went down. It struck the ground and crashed.
Primary Cause
Engine failure and associated turbulence.Engine failure and associated turbulence.Share on:
