Engine failure during post-maintenance test flight near Valmontone

No fatalities • Valmontone, Italy • Flight

A dual engine failure forced an emergency landing in Valmontone during a maintenance test flight, resulting in injuries to all four crew members.

What happened

During a scheduled test flight following recent maintenance work, an aircraft experienced a simultaneous loss of power in both engines. The flight was being conducted by a crew consisting of two pilots and two engineers. As the dual engine failure occurred while en route, the crew was forced to execute an emergency descent to locate a suitable landing site.

The aircraft ultimately attempted an emergency touchdown in the vicinity of Valmontone. The impact resulted in significant damage to the airframe, rendering the aircraft a total loss. All four occupants on board sustained injuries during the incident.

Findings

Investigations into the event determined that the primary factor leading to the emergency was a double engine failure occurring while the aircraft was in flight.

Probable cause

The simultaneous failure of both engines during the flight sequence.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1953-10-23 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident near Valmontone, Italy?

A dual engine failure forced an emergency landing in Valmontone during a maintenance test flight, resulting in injuries to all four crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 1953-10-23 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1953-10-23 involved a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, registration MM61651, operated by Italian Air Force - Aeronautica Militare Italiana, at Valmontone, Italy.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The simultaneous failure of both engines during the flight sequence.

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