No fatalities

1954-04-10: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (I-LENT) — Linee Aeree Italiane - LAI — Rome-Ciampino, Italy

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: The engine failed immediately following rotation during the takeoff phase. 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)Primary reportUpdated 1781252238Data APIEditorial standards

A training flight experienced an engine failure immediately following liftoff, resulting in a runway crash and injuries to the crew.

What happened

During a local training mission, an aircraft experienced a critical mechanical issue shortly after rotation. As the plane was in its initial climb phase, the engine ceased functioning properly, leading to a loss of power.

Unable to maintain altitude following the failure, the aircraft descended back toward the airfield and performed a crash landing on the runway. The impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair.

Findings

  • There were four injuries reported among the crew members involved in the flight.
  • The primary factor identified in the accident was an engine failure occurring just after the aircraft left the ground.

Probable cause

The engine failed immediately following rotation during the takeoff phase.