Country
Italy

Crash of a Fiat G.18V off Venice: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jan 29, 1943 at 1740 LT
Type of aircraft:
Fiat G.18
Operator:
Registration:
I-EURE
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Belgrade - Venice
MSN:
6
YOM:
1937
Location:
Venice
Veneto
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The airplane was completing a schedule service from Belgrade to Venice with one passenger and four crew members on board. On final approach at night, the pilot encountered poor visibility due to mist. At a height of 100 feet, he initiated a left turn when the left wing tip impacted the water surface, causing the airplane to crash into the sea. The wreckage was found the following morning some 500 metres offshore. All five occupants were killed.

Crash of a Fiat G.18 in Milan

Date & Time: Nov 16, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Fiat G.18
Operator:
Registration:
I-ETNA
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Test
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Milan - Milan
MSN:
3
YOM:
1936
Location:
Milan
Lombardy
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Three crew members (pilots and engineers) were conducting a test flight in the Milan area. En route, the crew encountered technical problems with the fuel supply system and was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The airplane crash landed in an open field and was damaged beyond repair. All three occupants escaped unhurt.
Probable cause:
Failure of the fuel supply system.

Crash of a Fiat G.18 in Milan

Date & Time: Nov 26, 1940
Type of aircraft:
Fiat G.18
Operator:
Registration:
I-ELIO
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Tirana – Milan
MSN:
1
YOM:
1936
Location:
Milan-Linate
Lombardy
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
For unknown reason, the twin engine aircraft crashed upon landing and came to rest, bursting into flames. There were no casualties but the aircraft was destroyed by fire. Operated on behalf of Nucleo Comunicazioni Avio Linee (NCA).
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