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Single-Engine Aircraft Crash in San Giorgio During SETAF Exercise (55-3326)

San Giorgio (Brunico), ItalyTakeoff (climb)

On July 25, 1957, a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter (registration 55-3326) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near San Giorgio (Brunico), Italy during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine aircraft crashed in a field in San Giorgio, two km north of Brunico, shortly after takeoff during a local exercise for the Southern European Task Force. All seven occupants were injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview and Location Details A single-engine aircraft was participating in a local exercise conducted on behalf of the Southern European Task Force (SETAF), which is based in Verona. The incident occurred shortly after the aircraft took off. The aircraft subsequently stalled and crashed into a field in San Giorgio, a location situated two kilometers north of Brunico. ## Casualties and Damage All seven people on board the aircraft sustained injuries in the crash. Of those injured, three were reported to have been seriously hurt. The aircraft was destroyed as a result of the accident.

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