Grumman C-1A Trader crash, Jan 17, 1972 (6 killed), Catan...
Grumman C-1A Trader accident on January 17, 1972 near Catania Sicily, Italy with 6 fatalities.
- Date: January 17, 1972
- Aircraft: Grumman C-1A Trader
- Location: Catania Sicily, Italy
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: En route
A US Navy Grumman C-1A Trader flying from Naples to Sigonella NAS went out of control in thunderstorm weather and crashed into the Ionian Sea off Catania, Sicily. All six people aboard were killed. Sources differ on whether the crew was later recovered.