4 fatalities

Aircraft Crash in Tivoli Following Engine Failure (MM80060)

Guidonia AFB, ItalyTakeoff (climb)

On September 28, 1957, a Lockheed P-2 Harpoon (registration MM80060) operated by Italian Air Force - Aeronautica Militare Italiana was involved in an aviation accident near Guidonia AFB, Italy during takeoff. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in a field in Tivoli, Italy, after an engine failed shortly after takeoff from Guidonia AFB. Four crew members were killed, and one occupant was rescued.

Incident Overview and Location Details An aircraft experienced an engine failure shortly after taking off from Guidonia Air Force Base in Rome. The incident led to an emergency landing attempt that ultimately resulted in a crash in a field located in Tivoli, approximately 6 kilometers southeast of the airbase. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, and exact date of the incident are not provided in the official source material. ## Casualties and Rescue Operations The crash resulted in the deaths of four crew members. A fifth occupant was successfully rescued from the wreckage. The source does not specify the total number of people on board beyond these five individuals, nor does it provide details on the condition of the rescued occupant. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was engine failure. No other contributing factors or mechanical details are included in the provided source text.