Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 14 August 1943
Aircraft Type: Savoia-Marchetti SM-75 bis
Owner/operator: Nucleo Comunicazioni Avio Linee
Registration Number: I-BETA
Location: 0,3 km off Rhodes –
ÿ Greece
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 17 / Occupants: 17
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A SM-75 aircraft crashed into the sea five minutes after takeoff, registered MM60554. The incident involved a significant loss of aircraft.A SM-75 aircraft crashed into the sea five minutes after takeoff, registered MM60554. The incident involved a significant loss of aircraft.
Description
The SM-75 crashed into sea five minutes after take off. Dual registration MM60554.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Possible mechanical failure during takeoff.Unknown ? Possible mechanical failure during takeoff.Share on:
