No fatalities

Training Flight Incident at Rome-Ciampino Involves Engine Problems and Runway Excursion (I-TIVE)

Rome-Ciampino, ItalyLanding (descent or approach)

On November 4, 1970, a Handley Page HPR-7 Dart Herald (registration I-TIVE) operated by Aerolinee Itavia was involved in an aviation accident near Rome-Ciampino, Italy during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Unspecified engine failure in flight. 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-TIVE
Aircraft registered I-TIVE. Photo: RuthAS / CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

During a local training flight at Rome-Ciampino, an aircraft experienced engine problems. On landing, it veered off the runway and was damaged beyond repair, while both pilots were uninjured.

Incident Overview and Location During a local training flight at Rome-Ciampino, the crew of an aircraft encountered engine problems. The incident occurred while the flight was being conducted in the local area, and the aircraft was subsequently involved in a runway excursion upon landing. ## Operational Sequence and Outcome After the crew reported engine problems during the training flight, the aircraft made its touchdown. On landing, the airplane went out of control and veered off the runway, where it came to rest. Both pilots were uninjured as a result of the incident. The aircraft was assessed and considered damaged beyond repair. ## Official Findings The official probable cause of the incident was identified as an unspecified engine failure in flight. No further specific cause or contributing factors were provided in the source findings.