Fatal single-engine aircraft accident near Ravenna-La Spreta Airport

2 fatalities • Ravenna-La Spreta, Italy • Flight

A training flight departing from Ravenna-La Spreta Airport ended in a fatal crash involving a single-engine aircraft, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

During a morning training mission, a single-engine aircraft departed from Ravenna-La Spreta Airport. The flight was being conducted for the purpose of a pilot license renewal. While in transit, the aircraft experienced a loss of control. The flight path ended when the plane struck a building located approximately 1,400 meters south of the airfield.

The impact and subsequent fire following the crash resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were two fatalities among the occupants of the plane.

Findings

While the specific sequence of the loss of control remains under investigation, the aircraft was operating in unclear circumstances at the time of the incident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2021-05-14 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident near Ravenna-La Spreta, Italy?

A training flight departing from Ravenna-La Spreta Airport ended in a fatal crash involving a single-engine aircraft, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 2021-05-14 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2021-05-14 involved a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), registration I-HSKC, operated by Skydive Pull Out Ravenna, at Ravenna-La Spreta, Italy.

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