Savoia-Marchetti S.55 crash, Jan 6, 1931 (1 killed), Bola...
Savoia-Marchetti S.55 accident on January 6, 1931 near Bolama Bolama, Guinea Bissau with 1 fatality. Cause: Problems during the initial climb, followed...
- Date: January 6, 1931
- Aircraft: Savoia-Marchetti S.55
- Location: Bolama Bolama, Guinea Bissau
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Problems during the initial climb, followed by a stall and impact with the water.
The Savoia Marchetti S.55 I-RECA, part of the Balbo rally, encountered problems during the initial climb after takeoff from Bolama, stalled and hit the water. Sergeant Major Luigi Fois was killed, three crew were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.