No fatalities

Landing Accident at Rome Ciampino Involving Seven Occupants (NC75402)

Rome-Ciampino, ItalyLanding (descent or approach)

On September 7, 1948, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration NC75402) operated by Superior Oil Corporation was involved in an aviation accident near Rome-Ciampino, Italy during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft operating a flight from Cairo to Rome with a stop in Greece lost control upon landing at Ciampino Airport. All seven occupants were rescued, with three sustaining serious injuries.

What happened

The incident occurred during the final approach and landing phase at Rome Ciampino Airport. The aircraft was completing a scheduled flight originating from Cairo, Egypt, destined for Rome, Italy, with an intermediate technical stop at Tatoi Air Base in Greece. Upon touchdown, the aircraft experienced a loss of control for reasons that have not been determined. Following the deviation from the runway or landing area, the airframe came to rest off-airfield. Emergency services responded to the scene, and all seven individuals on board were successfully extracted from the wreckage.

Findings

Post-incident medical assessments indicated that three occupants sustained serious injuries. This group included both members of the flight crew. The remaining four passengers suffered less severe trauma. Investigations into the specific mechanical or environmental factors contributing to the loss of control are ongoing, with no definitive causal factor identified in the available records.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Sept 1948 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Rome-Ciampino, Italy?

An aircraft operating a flight from Cairo to Rome with a stop in Greece lost control upon landing at Ciampino Airport. All seven occupants were rescued, with three sustaining serious injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Sept 1948 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Sept 1948 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration NC75402, operated by Superior Oil Corporation, at Rome-Ciampino, Italy.