MM61197

Shortly after takeoff from Milan-Malpensa Airport, while in initial climb, the three engine aircraft went out of control and crashed, killing all four crew members.

Flight / Schedule

MM61197

Registration

MM61197

Date

April 30, 1953 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Military

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Crash Location

Milan-Malpensa Lombardy

Region

Europe • Italy

Coordinates

45.6296°, 8.7235°

Crash Cause

Technical failure

Narrative Report

On April 30, 1953 at 12:00 AM, MM61197 experienced a crash involving Savoia-Marchetti SM.82, operated by Italian Air Force - Aeronautica Militare Italiana, with the event recorded near Milan-Malpensa Lombardy.

The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

4 people were known to be on board, 4 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 4, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. Shortly after takeoff from Milan-Malpensa Airport, while in initial climb, the three engine aircraft went out of control and crashed, killing all four crew members.

Aircraft reference details include registration MM61197.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 45.6296°, 8.7235°.

Fatalities

Total

4

Crew

4

Passengers

0

Other

0

Crash Summary

Shortly after takeoff from Milan-Malpensa Airport, while in initial climb, the three engine aircraft went out of control and crashed, killing all four crew members.

Cause: Technical failure

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

4

Passengers On Board

0

Estimated Survivors

0

Fatality Rate

100.0%

Known people on board: 4

Operational Details

Flight Type

Military

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

Europe • Italy

Aircraft Details

Registration

MM61197