Fatal aircraft accident following takeoff at airport

5 fatalities • Bologna, Italy • Takeoff (climb)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed and caught fire after colliding with a perimeter fence and embankment during its departure from the runway.

What happened

During the departure from runway 12, a twin engine aircraft accelerated to a speed of 112 knots. The takeoff procedure followed a course that was longer than standard operations. Upon rotation, the aircraft struggled to achieve the necessary altitude to clear surrounding obstacles.

As the flight progressed, the aircraft struck the airport's perimeter fence. Following this initial impact, the plane collided with an embankment situated approximately 150 metres from the threshold of runway 30. The impact resulted in a crash that led to the total destruction of the airframe due to a post-crash fire. There were five fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft.

Findings

  • The aircraft experienced insufficient climb performance following a non-standard takeoff trajectory.
  • The sequence of events involved successive collisions with ground infrastructure and natural terrain.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to maintain adequate altitude following an extended takeoff course, leading to collisions with a fence and an embankment.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2005-03-03 Cessna 340 accident near Bologna, Italy?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed and caught fire after colliding with a perimeter fence and embankment during its departure from the runway.

Were there any fatalities in the 2005-03-03 Cessna 340 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2005-03-03 involved a Cessna 340, registration D-IMMA, operated by Private Germany, at Bologna, Italy.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to maintain adequate altitude following an extended takeoff course, leading to collisions with a fence and an embankment.

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