Emergency landing of mosquito control aircraft near Naples

No fatalities • Naples, United States of America • Flight

An aircraft performing mosquito control operations was forced to perform an emergency landing east of Naples following a right engine failure.

What happened

During a scheduled mission for mosquito control, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving its right engine. Following the loss of power in one engine, the crew initiated procedures for an emergency descent and attempted to land the plane safely.

The aircraft subsequently crash landed in an area located east of Naples. Although the impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, both members of the crew managed to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries. No fatalities or injuries were reported following the incident.

Findings

Investigations into the event determined that the primary factor leading to the crash landing was an engine failure in flight for reasons that remain undetermined.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by the failure of the right engine during flight for unknown reasons.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1985-09-10 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Naples, United States of America?

An aircraft performing mosquito control operations was forced to perform an emergency landing east of Naples following a right engine failure.

Were there any fatalities in the 1985-09-10 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 1985-09-10 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration N846MB, operated by Collier Mosquito Control District, at Naples, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by the failure of the right engine during flight for unknown reasons.

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