Canadair CL-601 Challenger crash, Feb 7, 1985, Milan-Linate
Canadair CL-601 Challenger accident on February 7, 1985 near Milan-Linate, Lombardy, Italy with no fatalities. Cause: The crew continued the approach...
- Date: February 7, 1985
- Aircraft: Canadair CL-601 Challenger
- Location: Milan-Linate, Lombardy, Italy
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The crew continued the approach below minimum descent altitude until impact, and the official summary gives no clear reason for this.
A TAG Aviation Canadair CL-601 Challenger (N779XX) on a flight from Geneva to Milan struck the ground short of runway 36 at Milan Linate during a go around in fog. The undercarriage was torn off and the aircraft slid on its belly before stopping on the runway. All 12 occupants got out and the aircraft was written off.