5 fatalities

Four-Engine Aircraft Crash Near Pisa-San Giusto-Galileo Galilei Airport (MM62176)

Pisa-San Giusto-Galileo Galilei (Arturo dell'Oro), ItalyTakeoff (climb)

On November 23, 2009, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration MM62176) operated by Italian Air Force - Aeronautica Militare Italiana was involved in an aviation accident near Pisa-San Giusto-Galileo Galilei (Arturo dell'Oro), Italy during takeoff. 5 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Pisa-San Giusto-Galileo Galilei Airport, killing all five occupants from the 46th Squadron.

Incident Overview and Location Details A four-engine aircraft experienced a loss of control shortly after departing from Pisa-San Giusto-Galileo Galilei Airport. The incident occurred during the initial climb phase of the flight, with the aircraft subsequently crashing into a railway road situated approximately 3 kilometers southwest of the airfield. ## Casualties and Aircraft Condition The impact and subsequent post-crash fire resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. All five individuals on board, who were identified as members of the 46th Squadron, were killed in the accident. No specific aircraft type, registration, or operator was provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Nov 2009 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Pisa-San Giusto-Galileo Galilei (Arturo dell'Oro), Italy?

A four-engine aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Pisa-San Giusto-Galileo Galilei Airport, killing all five occupants from the 46th Squadron.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Nov 2009 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Nov 2009 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration MM62176, operated by Italian Air Force - Aeronautica Militare Italiana, at Pisa-San Giusto-Galileo Galilei (Arturo dell'Oro), Italy.