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Ground Collision Between Boeing MD-87 and Cessna 525-A at Milano Linate Airport (SE-DMA)

Accident involving SE-DMA and D-IEVX at Milano Linate airport, SE

On October 8, 2001, an aircraft (registration SE-DMA) was involved in an aviation accident near Accident involving SE-DMA and D-IEVX at Milano Linate airport, SE. 110 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Swedish Accident Investigation Authority (SHK); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Aircraft registered SE-DMA
Aircraft registered SE-DMA. Photo: Flickr user Ken Fielding / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

On October 8, 2001, a Boeing MD-87 and a Cessna 525-A collided on the ground at Milano Linate Airport, Italy. The MD-87 subsequently struck a baggage building.

Accident

On October 8, 2001, a ground collision occurred at Milano Linate Airport between a Boeing MD-87, registration SE-DMA, and a Cessna 525-A, registration D-IEVX. Following the collision, the MD-87 continued and impacted a baggage building.

Aircraft

The Boeing MD-87 was a twin-engine jet aircraft operated by a commercial airline. The Cessna 525-A was a business jet. Both aircraft were damaged in the event. The MD-87 carried a flight crew, cabin crew, and passengers; the Cessna 525-A carried a pilot and passengers.

Investigation

The Italian Agenzia Nazionale per la Sicurezza del Volo (ANSV) conducted the technical investigation. The final report was approved by the ANSV Board on January 20, 2004. The investigation documented the history of the event, personnel information, aircraft information, meteorological conditions, communications, aerodrome information, flight recorder data, and wreckage examination. Injuries to persons and damage to aircraft and other property were recorded.

Meteorological Conditions

Meteorological information, including TAF, METAR, ATIS, and RVR readings for runway 36R, were collected as part of the investigation. The conditions were consistent with low visibility procedures, though the specific weather characterization is not provided.

Wreckage

The wreckage of both aircraft was examined. The MD-87 wreckage was found near the baggage building, while the Cessna 525-A wreckage was located on the apron. Detailed wreckage summaries are included in the report.