No fatalities

Hard Landing at Pisa-Arturo dell'Oro Airbase (MM52-6030)

Pisa-San Giusto-Galileo Galilei (Arturo dell'Oro), ItalyLanding (descent or approach)

On January 24, 1979, a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar (registration MM52-6030) operated by Italian Air Force - Aeronautica Militare Italiana was involved in an aviation accident near Pisa-San Giusto-Galileo Galilei (Arturo dell'Oro), Italy during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft completed a local training mission at Pisa-Arturo dell'Oro Airbase. After a steep approach, it landed hard, causing a landing gear collapse and belly slide. No injuries were reported, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Location The event occurred at Pisa-Arturo dell'Oro Airbase, also known as Pisa-San Giusto-Galileo Galilei Airport. The aircraft was engaged in a local training mission when the incident took place. ## Sequence of Events During the approach, the aircraft executed a steep descent. Upon touchdown, the aircraft experienced a hard landing. This impact caused one of the landing gear assemblies to collapse. Following the gear failure, the aircraft slid on its belly before eventually coming to a complete stop. ## Damage and Casualties The incident resulted in no injuries to the personnel involved. However, the aircraft sustained significant damage that rendered it beyond repair.