Single-engine aircraft crash near Brunico during SETAF exercise

No fatalities • San Giorgio (Brunico), Italy • Takeoff (climb)

A single-engine aircraft crashed in a field in San Giorgio shortly after takeoff during a local training mission.

What happened

During a local training exercise conducted for the Southern European Task Force (SETAF), based in Verona, a single-engine aircraft experienced a loss of control. The accident occurred in the vicinity of San Giorgio, approximately two kilometers north of Brunico.

Shortly after departing from the airfield, the aircraft entered a stall. This aerodynamic stall led to the subsequent crash into a nearby field. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe.

Injuries

There were seven occupants on board at the time of the accident. All seven individuals sustained injuries during the event. Among those involved, three people suffered serious injuries, while the remaining passengers and crew members were treated for less severe trauma.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall shortly after takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1957-07-25 De Havilland DHC-3 Otter accident near San Giorgio (Brunico), Italy?

A single-engine aircraft crashed in a field in San Giorgio shortly after takeoff during a local training mission.

Were there any fatalities in the 1957-07-25 De Havilland DHC-3 Otter accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1957-07-25 involved a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter, registration 55-3326, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at San Giorgio (Brunico), Italy.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall shortly after takeoff.

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