Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 19 May 1942
Aircraft Type: Savoia-Marchetti SM-75C
Owner/operator: Linee Aeree Transcontinentali Italiane – LATI
Registration Number: I-MELE
Location: Roma-Urbe Airport –
ÿ Italy
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 20 / Occupants: 20
Component Affected: Aircraft Structure (specifically the landing gear and wings)Aircraft Structure (specifically the landing gear and wings)
Category: Accident
A Rome-Castelvetrano-Tripoli flight experienced a catastrophic failure, resulting in the loss of all 16 passengers and crew. The aircraft struck trees at the end of the runway and subsequently crashed, leading to a fire.A Rome-Castelvetrano-Tripoli flight experienced a catastrophic failure, resulting in the loss of all 16 passengers and crew. The aircraft struck trees at the end of the runway and subsequently crashed, leading to a fire.
Description
The airplane failed to become airborne on its first leg of Rome-Castelvetrano-Tripoli route. The plane struck some trees at the end of the runway then crashed catching fire. Capt. Rossaldi, his crew and all other 16 passengers died.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure during takeoff or initial flight, potentially due to a combination of factors including inadequate weight distribution, wind conditions, or a malfunction in the aircraft’s control systems.Mechanical failure during takeoff or initial flight, potentially due to a combination of factors including inadequate weight distribution, wind conditions, or a malfunction in the aircraft’s control systems.Share on:
