Aircraft crash near Torino-Caselle Airport

38 fatalities • Torino-Caselle, Italy • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed during its final approach to Torino-Caselle Airport following a collision with obstacles, resulting in 38 fatalities.

What happened

During an approach to Torino-Caselle Airport, the flight encountered challenging meteorological conditions characterized by snowfall and fog, which significantly reduced visibility. As the aircraft was on final approach, it struck a tree followed by a building currently under construction. The impact caused the aircraft to catch fire and come to rest in an inverted position approximately 3.7 km before reaching the threshold of runway 36. At the time of the incident, the Runway Visual Range (RVR) for runway 36 was recorded at 900 meters.

Findings

  • The accident resulted in 38 fatalities.
  • Four individuals, consisting of one crew member and three passengers, were successfully rescued from the wreckage.
  • The primary factor contributing to the crash was insufficient altitude during the final approach phase.

Probable cause

The flight crew failed to maintain an adequate altitude during the final approach in low-visibility conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1974-01-01 Fokker F28 Fellowship accident near Torino-Caselle, Italy?

An aircraft crashed during its final approach to Torino-Caselle Airport following a collision with obstacles, resulting in 38 fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1974-01-01 Fokker F28 Fellowship accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 38 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1974-01-01 involved a Fokker F28 Fellowship, registration I-TIDE, operated by Aerolinee Itavia, at Torino-Caselle, Italy.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The flight crew failed to maintain an adequate altitude during the final approach in low-visibility conditions.

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