On October 13, 1939, a Caproni Ca.133 (registration I-DIRE) operated by Ala Littoria was involved in an aviation accident near Djibouti City, Djibouti during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control on approach following an engine failure. 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.
An aircraft stalled while turning to join the runway near Gabode, resulting in a crash that injured all six occupants and destroyed the airframe.
What happened
The incident occurred as the crew was executing a turn to align with the runway. During this maneuver, the aircraft entered a stall condition and subsequently impacted the ground in the area of Gabode, located near the airport. The collision resulted in significant structural damage, leaving the aircraft destroyed. All six occupants sustained injuries in the accident.
Findings
The official investigation identified the primary contributing factor as a loss of control during the approach phase. This loss of control was directly attributed to an engine failure that occurred while the aircraft was maneuvering for landing.
Probable cause
Loss of control on approach following an engine failure.
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