No fatalities

Training Aircraft Crash-Lands on Runway After Engine Failure (I-LENT)

Rome-Ciampino, ItalyTakeoff (climb)

On April 10, 1954, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration I-LENT) operated by Linee Aeree Italiane - LAI was involved in an aviation accident near Rome-Ciampino, Italy during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure just after rotation. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft involved in a local training mission suffered an engine failure just after liftoff. It crash-landed on the runway, injuring all four crew members and sustaining damage beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Outcome During a local training mission, the aircraft experienced an engine failure shortly after liftoff while in the climb phase. The incident resulted in a crash landing on the runway. All four crew members aboard were injured in the event, and the aircraft sustained damage that was assessed as beyond repair. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or location. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified the probable cause as an engine failure just after rotation. No additional details regarding the specific engine, maintenance history, or contributing factors were provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Apr 1954 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Rome-Ciampino, Italy?

An aircraft involved in a local training mission suffered an engine failure just after liftoff. It crash-landed on the runway, injuring all four crew members and sustaining damage beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Apr 1954 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 10 Apr 1954 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration I-LENT, operated by Linee Aeree Italiane - LAI, at Rome-Ciampino, Italy.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure just after rotation.