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Aircraft ditching off Finale Ligure (1532)

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On February 3, 1954, a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor (registration 1532) operated by Royal Canadian Air Force - RCAF was involved in an aviation accident near Finale Ligure, Italy in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: An unforeseen emergency during the flight necessitated a ditching maneuver. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An unplanned water landing occurred near Finale Ligure, resulting in the loss of the aircraft but no fatalities.

What happened

During an active flight, the crew encountered an unforeseen emergency that necessitated an immediate departure from normal flight operations. While traveling en route, the decision was made to perform a ditching maneuver in the waters near Finale Ligure.

Following the impact with the sea, all five individuals on board were successfully recovered by rescue teams. Despite the successful evacuation of the occupants, the aircraft subsequently submerged and was lost at the site of the incident.

Findings

  • The crew responded to an unexpected situation that prevented continued flight.
  • The aircraft was lost following its impact with the water.

Probable cause

An unforeseen emergency during the flight necessitated a ditching maneuver.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Feb 1954 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident near Finale Ligure, Italy?

An unplanned water landing occurred near Finale Ligure, resulting in the loss of the aircraft but no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Feb 1954 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Feb 1954 involved a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, registration 1532, operated by Royal Canadian Air Force - RCAF, at Finale Ligure, Italy.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

An unforeseen emergency during the flight necessitated a ditching maneuver.

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