Aeritalia G.222 crash, Aug 22, 1991 (4 killed), Minturno
Aeritalia G.222 accident on August 22, 1991 near Minturno, Lazio, Italy with 4 fatalities. Cause: In-flight engine fire of undetermined origin; no...
- Date: August 22, 1991
- Aircraft: Aeritalia G.222
- Location: Minturno, Lazio, Italy
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: In-flight engine fire of undetermined origin; no official cause was found in the sources reviewed.
An Italian Air Force G.222 on a training flight from Pratica di Mare lost an engine to fire and turned back toward its base. While the crew increased power, the aircraft lost height and crashed about 200 metres from houses, where it burst into flames. All four crew on board were killed.