Savoia-Marchetti SM.75 crash, Jan 17, 1941, Catania Sicily
Savoia-Marchetti SM.75 accident on January 17, 1941 near Catania Sicily, Italy with no fatalities.
- Date: January 17, 1941
- Aircraft: Savoia-Marchetti SM.75
- Location: Catania Sicily, Italy
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A three engine Savoia Marchetti SM 75 had its right engine fail about 30 minutes after takeoff from Catania and the crew turned back. On landing the aircraft went out of control and collided with two Junkers Ju 88 aircraft. It was destroyed by fire, but all 17 occupants left the cabin safely.