Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 10 February 1940
Aircraft Type: Savoia-Marchetti SM-75
Owner/operator: Ala Littoria
Registration Number: I-LEAL
Location: Aiello Calabro –
ÿ Italy
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 10 / Occupants: 10
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A catastrophic crash occurred resulting in the complete loss of all passengers and crew aboard an aircraft. The impact with a steep mountain slope resulted in a devastating collision.A catastrophic crash occurred resulting in the complete loss of all passengers and crew aboard an aircraft. The impact with a steep mountain slope resulted in a devastating collision.
Description
Crashed into a wooded mountainside, killing all people aboard.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure ? likely a catastrophic engine failure or structural instability exacerbated by the mountainous terrain.Mechanical failure ? likely a catastrophic engine failure or structural instability exacerbated by the mountainous terrain.Share on:
