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Aircraft Crash on Mount Finestra During 'Passo Lungo' Exercise (44-35652)

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On November 7, 1952, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 44-35652) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Mt Finestra, Italy in flight. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: 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.

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

An aircraft crashed on the slope of Mount Finestra west of Cava de' Tirreni during the 'Passo Lungo' exercise after an engine failure, killing all three crew members.

Incident Overview and Context The accident occurred while the crew was participating in a combined exercise designated as 'Passo Lungo'. During the flight, the aircraft experienced an engine failure. The subsequent crash took place on the slope of Mount Finestra, which is located west of Cava de' Tirreni. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact with the terrain. All three crew members aboard the aircraft were killed in the incident. The official investigation identified the engine failure as the probable cause of the accident. No additional details regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date were provided in the source material.

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