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Aircraft Crash at Torino-Caselle Airport (I-TIDE)

Torino-Caselle, ItalyLanding (descent or approach)

On January 1, 1974, a Fokker F28 Fellowship (registration I-TIDE) operated by Aerolinee Itavia was involved in an aviation accident near Torino-Caselle, Italy during landing or approach. 38 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 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
Aircraft registered I-TIDE
Aircraft registered I-TIDE. Photo: Ken Fielding / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

An aircraft crashed short of runway 36 at Torino-Caselle Airport in foggy conditions, killing 38 occupants. The crew failed to recognize insufficient altitude on final approach.

Accident Overview and Weather Conditions The approach to Torino-Caselle Airport was conducted in marginal weather characterized by fog and snowfall, which limited visibility. At the time of the accident, the reported runway visual range (RVR) for runway 36 was 900 meters. ## Sequence of Events During the final approach, the flight crew did not recognize that the aircraft's altitude was insufficient. The airplane subsequently struck a tree and a building under construction before crashing and catching fire. ## Impact and Casualties The aircraft came to rest upside down approximately 3.7 kilometers short of the runway 36 threshold. A total of 38 occupants were killed in the accident. One crew member and three passengers were rescued.

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