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Cessna 152 I-ECSO Crash in Ornaro, Italy

Ornaro (RI), IT

On September 28, 2016, a Cessna 152 (registration I-ECSO) was involved in an aviation accident near Ornaro (RI), IT. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Italian National Flight Safety Agency (ANSV); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A Cessna 152 (I-ECSO) crashed in Ornaro, Italy, on September 28, 2016, during a VFR training flight. The aircraft was destroyed, and the two occupants sustained injuries.

Incident Overview and Flight Details On September 28, 2016, at approximately 15:00 UTC, a Cessna 152 with registration I-ECSO crashed into a small valley in the locality of Ornaro, Rieti (RI), Italy. The aircraft had taken off from Rome Urbe Airport (LIRU) at approximately 14:30 UTC for a closed-circuit Visual Flight Rules (VFR) navigation training flight. The planned route included an overflight of Perugia Airport (LIRZ). After passing the visual reporting point (VRP) Passo Corese, the aircraft descended into the valley. Two individuals were on board: a flight instructor and a student pilot. Both sustained injuries in the impact, and the aircraft was destroyed. No third-party damage on the ground was reported.

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What happened in the 28 Sept 2016 Cessna 152 accident near Ornaro (RI), IT?

A Cessna 152 (I-ECSO) crashed in Ornaro, Italy, on September 28, 2016, during a VFR training flight. The aircraft was destroyed, and the two occupants sustained injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Sept 2016 Cessna 152 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Sept 2016 involved a Cessna 152, registration I-ECSO, at Ornaro (RI), IT.

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