Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Apr 10, 1954, Rome-Ci...
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on April 10, 1954 near Rome-Ciampino Lazio, Italy with no fatalities. Cause: Engine failure just after takeoff.
- Date: April 10, 1954
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Rome-Ciampino Lazio, Italy
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine failure just after takeoff
Shortly after takeoff from Rome Ciampino on a local training flight, the DC-3 lost an engine while climbing. It crash landed on the runway, injuring all four crew, and the aircraft was written off.