No fatalities

Incident Involving ATR 72 on April 9, 2016

Trapani, Italy

On April 9, 2016, an ATR ATR72 operated by Mistral Air was involved in an aviation accident near Trapani, Italy. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An ATR 72 was involved in an incident on April 9, 2016. The ANSV is leading the investigation, with NTSB assistance regarding the propeller autofeather unit.

Incident Overview

On April 9, 2016, an ATR 72 aircraft was involved in an incident. The Italian National Agency for Flight Safety (ANSV) has notified the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the occurrence.

Investigation

The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ANSV investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the propeller autofeather unit. All investigative information will be released by the ANSV.

Aircraft Details

The aircraft involved was an ATR 72. No further details about the aircraft, its registration, operator, or occupants have been provided in the notification.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Apr 2016 ATR ATR72 accident near Trapani, Italy?

An ATR 72 was involved in an incident on April 9, 2016. The ANSV is leading the investigation, with NTSB assistance regarding the propeller autofeather unit.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Apr 2016 ATR ATR72 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Apr 2016 involved an ATR ATR72, operated by Mistral Air, at Trapani, Italy.