On December 17, 1973, a Boeing 707 (registration N407PA) operated by Pan American World Airways,inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Rome,italy, EUROPE. 31 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive (1962-1981); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
This account was generated from NTSB coded accident records (1962–1981 archive); the original record contains no narrative.
On December 17, 1973, a Boeing 707 (N407PA) operated by Pan American World Airways, Inc. was involved in a recorded occurrence at Rome, Italy, Europe during the static - parked-engines not operating phase, categorised as miscellaneous.
Accident record
This is a factual summary of the official NTSB coded accident record for a Boeing 707 at Rome, Italy, Europe on December 17, 1973.
- Date: December 17, 1973
- Aircraft: Boeing 707 (registration N407PA)
- Operator: Pan American World Airways, Inc.
- Location: Rome, Italy, Europe
- Phase of operation: Static - Parked-engines Not Operating
- Occurrence type: Miscellaneous
- Fatalities: 31
NTSB remarks
The original coded record includes the following remarks (verbatim):
> TERRORIST ATTACK.FATALITIES & SERIOUS INJURIES DUE CRIMINAL ACTION.INVEST UNDER JUR ITALIAN GOVT.
About this record
This account is generated directly from the NTSB’s structured accident data for the 1962–1981 period. It reproduces only the coded facts on file and adds no details beyond them.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 17 Dec 1973 Boeing 707 accident near Rome,italy, EUROPE?
On December 17, 1973, a Boeing 707 (N407PA) operated by Pan American World Airways, Inc. was involved in a recorded occurrence at Rome, Italy, Europe during the static - parked-engines not operating phase, categorised as miscellaneous.
Were there any fatalities in the 17 Dec 1973 Boeing 707 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 31 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 17 Dec 1973 involved a Boeing 707, registration N407PA, operated by Pan American World Airways,inc., at Rome,italy, EUROPE.
