Aircraft overrun during takeoff at Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport

No fatalities • Bergamo-Orio al Serio, Italy • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced a dual engine power loss during its takeoff roll at Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport, resulting in a runway excursion and significant damage.

What happened

While performing the takeoff roll at Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport, the pilot attempted to rotate the aircraft when a simultaneous loss of power occurred in both engines. In response to this sudden reduction in thrust, the crew decided to abort the takeoff and applied emergency braking techniques.

Despite these efforts, the aircraft could not stop before the end of the runway. The plane overran the paved surface and collided with multiple approach lighting structures. During the excursion, the nose landing gear was sheared off. The vessel eventually came to a halt approximately 200 meters past the runway end. There were no fatalities among the 31 occupants, all of whom evacuated the aircraft without injury. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.

Findings

  • A sudden and simultaneous loss of power across both engines during the rotation phase.

Probable cause

A sudden loss of power in both engines during the takeoff roll led to an inability to stop the aircraft within the runway limits.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1975-04-09 Fokker F28 Fellowship accident near Bergamo-Orio al Serio, Italy?

An aircraft experienced a dual engine power loss during its takeoff roll at Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport, resulting in a runway excursion and significant damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 1975-04-09 Fokker F28 Fellowship accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1975-04-09 involved a Fokker F28 Fellowship, registration I-TIDA, operated by Aerolinee Itavia, at Bergamo-Orio al Serio, Italy.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

A sudden loss of power in both engines during the takeoff roll led to an inability to stop the aircraft within the runway limits.

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