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Cargo Aircraft Overruns Runway at Pisa-San Giusto Airport (TF-RVH)

Pisa, ItalyLanding (descent or approach)

On January 27, 1952, a Douglas C-54 Skymaster (registration TF-RVH) operated by Loftleidir Icelandic Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Pisa, Italy during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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

A four-engine cargo aircraft named 'Helka' overran the runway at Pisa-San Giusto Airport after landing. The aircraft caught fire in a ditch, killing 47 of the 50 cows on board, while all four crew members evacuated safely.

Incident Overview and Aircraft Details A four-engine aircraft christened 'Helka' was operating a cargo flight when it encountered difficulties during its landing at Pisa-San Giusto Airport. The aircraft was transporting a livestock cargo of 50 cows at the time of the incident. The source does not specify the aircraft's manufacturer, model, or registration number. ## Runway Overrun and Fire After making touchdown at the airport, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance. It subsequently overran the runway and came to rest in a ditch, where it caught fire. The exact cause of the stopping difficulties or the fire is not detailed in the provided source. ## Casualties and Evacuation All four crew members on board the aircraft were evacuated safely. Regarding the livestock cargo, only three of the 50 cows were rescued. The remaining 47 cows were killed in the incident.

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What happened in the 27 Jan 1952 Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident near Pisa, Italy?

A four-engine cargo aircraft named 'Helka' overran the runway at Pisa-San Giusto Airport after landing. The aircraft caught fire in a ditch, killing 47 of the 50 cows on board, while all four crew members evacuated safely.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Jan 1952 Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Jan 1952 involved a Douglas C-54 Skymaster, registration TF-RVH, operated by Loftleidir Icelandic Airlines, at Pisa, Italy.

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