Rome - Cairo - Wadi Halfa - Asmara - Addis Ababa
Flight / Schedule
Rome - Cairo - Wadi Halfa - Asmara - Addis Ababa
Aircraft
Savoia-Marchetti SM.73Registration
I-SUSA
MSN
30014
Year of Manufacture
1936
Operator
Ala LittoriaDate
August 2, 1937 at 05:30 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Wadi Halfa Northern (<U+0627><U+0644><U+0634><U+0645><U+0627><U+0644><U+064A><U+0629>)
Region
Africa • Sudan
Narrative Report
On August 2, 1937 at 05:30 AM, Rome - Cairo - Wadi Halfa - Asmara - Addis Ababa experienced a crash involving Savoia-Marchetti SM.73, operated by Ala Littoria, with the event recorded near Wadi Halfa Northern (<U+0627><U+0644><U+0634><U+0645><U+0627><U+0644><U+064A><U+0629>).
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
8 people were known to be on board, 8 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: 4, passenger fatalities: 4, other fatalities: 0.
On final approach to Wadi Halfa Airport by night, the crew elected to make a go around for unknown reasons. The aircraft stalled and crashed short of runway, killing all eight occupants. Crew: Mr. Mondi, pilot, Mr. Gallatti, copilot, Mr. Damiani, engineer, Mr. Carcavallo, radio navigator. Passengers: Mr. Blanetti, Mr. Tavoletti, Mr. Cohen, Mrs. Lucienne Pottier. Sincere thanks to Mr. Frédéric Thomas, son of Mrs. Pottier.
Aircraft reference details include registration I-SUSA, MSN 30014, year of manufacture 1936.
Fatalities
Total
8
Crew
4
Passengers
4
Other
0
Crash Summary
On final approach to Wadi Halfa Airport by night, the crew elected to make a go around for unknown reasons. The aircraft stalled and crashed short of runway, killing all eight occupants. Crew: Mr. Mondi, pilot, Mr. Gallatti, copilot, Mr. Damiani, engineer, Mr. Carcavallo, radio navigator. Passengers: Mr. Blanetti, Mr. Tavoletti, Mr. Cohen, Mrs. Lucienne Pottier. Sincere thanks to Mr. Frédéric Thomas, son of Mrs. Pottier.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
4
Passengers On Board
4
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 8
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Rome - Cairo - Wadi Halfa - Asmara - Addis Ababa
Operator
Ala LittoriaFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Africa • Sudan
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