TF-RVH

On January 27, 1952 at 12:00 AM, TF-RVH experienced a crash involving Douglas C-54 Skymaster, operated by Loftleidir Icelandic Airlines, with the event recorded near Pisa Tuscany.

The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

4 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 4 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

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

The four engine aircraft christened 'Helka' was performing a cargo flight, carrying 50 cows. After touchdown at Pisa-San Giusto Airport, the airplane encountered difficulties to stop within the remaining distance. It overran and came to rest in flames in a ditch. All four crew members were evacuated safely while only three cows were rescued, 47 others being killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration TF-RVH, MSN 7485, year of manufacture 1944.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 43.6332°, 10.3330°.