No fatalities

1996-05-31: Aeritalia G.222 (MM62108) — Italian Air Force - Aeronautica Militare Italiana — Pisa-San Giusto-Galileo Galilei (Arturo dell'Oro), Italy

Pisa-San Giusto-Galileo Galilei (Arturo dell'Oro), ItalyLanding (descent or approach)

On May 31, 1996, an Aeritalia G.222 (registration MM62108) operated by Italian Air Force - Aeronautica Militare Italiana was involved in an aviation accident near Pisa-San Giusto-Galileo Galilei (Arturo dell'Oro), Italy during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the landing gear failure or the loss of control leading to the belly landing remains undetermined. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft experienced a belly landing and subsequent wing separation during an undocumented incident, resulting in no injuries to the crew.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft experienced an unspecified malfunction or loss of control that resulted in the landing gear failing to support the weight of the plane. The aircraft struck the ground on its belly and continued to slide for several dozen meters across the surface.

As the aircraft progressed along the ground, the structural integrity of the airframe was compromised, leading to the separation of one wing from the fuselage. The movement ceased once the aircraft came to a final rest.

Outcomes

Despite the significant damage to the airframe, there were no casualties reported. All four crew members on board were able to evacuate the aircraft and escaped the scene uninjured.

Probable cause

The cause of the landing gear failure or the loss of control leading to the belly landing remains undetermined.