Savoia-Marchetti SM.95
Safety Rating
9/10Total Incidents
3
Total Fatalities
30
Incident History
Linee Aeree Italiane - LAI
The four engine aircraft christened 'Ugolino Vivaldi' left Paris-Le Bourget Airport at 1016LT Bound for Rome-Ciampino. At 1436LT, the crew informed ground about his position at an altitude of 6,500 feet north of Civitavecchia. While descending to Ciampino, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with thunderstorm activity and turbulence. The aircraft was hit by lightning, dove into the ground and crashed near a railway road located 8 km north of Civitavecchia, about 75 km north of Ciampino Airport. A crew member and two passengers were seriously injured while 14 other occupants were killed.
Linee Aeree Transcontinentali Italiane - LATI
Mislanding in Villa Cisneros in unknown circumstances. There were no casualties but the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair. The accident occurred in November 1949 (exact date remains unknown).
Corrieri Aerei Militari - CAM
While flying off Terracina at an altitude of 1,500 meters in very good weather conditions, the four engine aircraft went out of control and crashed into the sea. Few debris were found and all 16 occupants were killed, among them Princess Amina Radil, sister of King Farouk of Egypt. The aircraft was performing a special flight from Guidonia AFB to Cairo with a delegation of the Egyptian King family.
Safety Profile
Reliability
Reliable
This rating is based on historical incident data and may not reflect current operational safety.
