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Aviano-Vicenza Flight Crash Near Istrana AFB (MM61742)

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On May 31, 1956, a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor (registration MM61742) operated by Italian Air Force - Aeronautica Militare Italiana was involved in an aviation accident near Istrana AFB (Treviso), Italy in flight. 4 people were killed. 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 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in a field near Istrana AFB after losing control in thunderstorm activity while diverting from a flight from Aviano AFB to Vicenza, killing all four occupants.

Incident Overview and Route Details A twin-engine aircraft was operating a flight from Aviano AFB to Vicenza when weather conditions deteriorated during the approach to Treviso. The source states that the pilot apparently attempted to divert to Istrana AFB while the aircraft was in thunderstorm activity. ## Loss of Control and Crash Control of the aircraft was lost during the thunderstorm activity. The aircraft subsequently crashed in a field near the airbase and was destroyed. ## Casualties and Occupants All four occupants were killed. The source identifies the crew member as Mot Remo Beltrame. The passengers were Gen A. De Vincenti, Col Dante Salvela, and Col Jacqueline Walter (USAF).

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What happened in the 31 May 1956 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident near Istrana AFB (Treviso), Italy?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in a field near Istrana AFB after losing control in thunderstorm activity while diverting from a flight from Aviano AFB to Vicenza, killing all four occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 31 May 1956 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 May 1956 involved a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, registration MM61742, operated by Italian Air Force - Aeronautica Militare Italiana, at Istrana AFB (Treviso), Italy.

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