On April 8, 1990, a Beechcraft 90 King Air (registration I-RWWW) operated by Roma Air was involved in an aviation accident near Anguillara Sabazia, Italy in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot lost control of the aircraft while performing low-altitude passes during an aerial demonstration. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A small aircraft crashed into Lake Bracciano during a low-altitude flight demonstration at a natural reserve, resulting in two fatalities.
What happened
During an environmental event held at a natural reserve near Anguillara Sabazia, an aircraft was performing low-altitude maneuvers for a group of ecologists. According to witnesses at the scene, the pilot successfully executed an initial low pass over the spectators, followed by a second pass conducted at an altitude of approximately 15 meters.
As the pilot was preparing to initiate a third pass, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control. The plane subsequently impacted the surface of Lake Bracciano. The accident resulted in two fatalities, as both occupants of the aircraft were killed in the crash.
Findings
The aircraft was performing low-altitude flight maneuvers during an aerial display.
The accident occurred during the transition to a third low-level pass.
Loss of control was the primary event leading to the impact with the water.
Probable cause
The pilot lost control of the aircraft while performing low-altitude passes during an aerial demonstration.