Date & Time:
Oct 20, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Piaggio P.108
Operator:
Registration:
MM22002
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Bombing
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Decimomannu - Decimomannu
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Decimomannu AFB, Sardinia, on an operation to Gibraltar. Upon takeoff, one of the engine failed. The airplane stalled and crashed by the runway. It was damaged beyond repair and all seven crew members were injured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure on takeoff.
