Aircraft impact on Mount Vesuvius following departure from Naples

16 fatalities • Mt Vesuvius, Italy • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft crashed into the slopes of Mount Vesuvius shortly after departing from Naples-Capodichino Airport, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a night departure from Naples-Capodichino Airport, an aircraft entered its climb phase before colliding with the terrain. The impact occurred on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, situated approximately 14 km south of the airfield. The mountain's elevation at the site of the collision was 1,281 meters.

The crash resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were 16 fatalities among the occupants, with no survivors reported from the flight.

Findings

No specific technical findings or contributing factors regarding the cause of the impact were provided in the available records.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1958-02-15 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Mt Vesuvius, Italy?

An aircraft crashed into the slopes of Mount Vesuvius shortly after departing from Naples-Capodichino Airport, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1958-02-15 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 16 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1958-02-15 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration 42-93817, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Mt Vesuvius, Italy.

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