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Robin DR400/180R Crashes While Towing a Glider on Takeoff at Guidonia Airport

Guidonia Montecelio, Italy

On January 11, 2011, an AVIONS ROBIN DR400 180R operated by Aero Club Roma was involved in an aviation accident near Guidonia Montecelio, Italy. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On January 11, 2011, a Robin DR400/180R (I-ITAV) crashed during takeoff while towing a glider at Guidonia Airport, Italy. The aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Accident Details

On January 11, 2011, at approximately 1430 UTC, an Avions Pierre Robin DR400/180R with Italian registration I-ITAV crashed during the takeoff phase while towing a glider. The aircraft was departing Guidonia Airport (LIRG) in Guidonia Montecelio, Italy, for a local flight. The accident resulted in the destruction of the airplane by fire.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft involved was a Robin DR400/180R, a French-designed single-engine light aircraft. Its registration was I-ITAV. The source does not specify the operator or any other details about the aircraft.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Italian Agenzia Nazionale per la Sicurezza del Volo (ANSV). Further information may be obtained from the ANSV.