Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 9 July 1935
Aircraft Type: Savoia-Marchetti S-66
Owner/operator: Ala Littoria
Registration Number: I-REDI
Location: off Mah¢n, Menorca –
ÿ Spain
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 8
Component Affected: S-66 seaplane ? Primarily the aircraft itself, potentially affecting its control surfaces, landing gear, or engine systems.S-66 seaplane ? Primarily the aircraft itself, potentially affecting its control surfaces, landing gear, or engine systems.
Category: Accident
An S-66 seaplane experienced a catastrophic accident off the Spanish island of Menorca. All eight occupants were rescued by the French steamship ‘Alc ntara’. The aircraft sustained significant damage and was abandoned.An S-66 seaplane experienced a catastrophic accident off the Spanish island of Menorca. All eight occupants were rescued by the French steamship ‘Alc ntara’. The aircraft sustained significant damage and was abandoned.
Description
The S-66 seaplane suffered an accident off the Spanish island of Menorca. All eight occupants rescued by French steamship “Alc ntara”. The airplane was damaged and abandoned.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Possible mechanical failure or pilot error leading to loss of control during takeoff or landing.Unknown ? Possible mechanical failure or pilot error leading to loss of control during takeoff or landing.Share on:
