Ponta Delgada – Lisbon
Flight / Schedule
Ponta Delgada – Lisbon
Aircraft
Savoia-Marchetti S.55Registration
I-RANI
Operator
Regia AeronauticaDate
August 8, 1933 at 05:30 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Ponta Delgada Azores Islands
Region
Europe • Portugal
Narrative Report
On August 8, 1933 at 05:30 AM, Ponta Delgada – Lisbon experienced a crash involving Savoia-Marchetti S.55, operated by Regia Aeronautica, with the event recorded near Ponta Delgada Azores Islands.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
4 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 25.0%.
Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The crew was taking part to a world tour under the command of General Italo Balbo. After takeoff from Ponta Delgada, the seaplane crashed into the sea and came to rest upside down. One crew member was killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration I-RANI.
Fatalities
Total
1
Crew
1
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
The crew was taking part to a world tour under the command of General Italo Balbo. After takeoff from Ponta Delgada, the seaplane crashed into the sea and came to rest upside down. One crew member was killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
4
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
3
Fatality Rate
25.0%
Known people on board: 4
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Ponta Delgada – Lisbon
Operator
Regia AeronauticaFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
Europe • Portugal
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Savoia-Marchetti S.55Registration
I-RANI
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