McDonnell Douglas MD-87 crash, Oct 8, 2001 (110 killed)
McDonnell Douglas MD-87 accident on October 8, 2001 near Milan-Linate, Lombardy, Italy with 110 fatalities. Cause: Runway incursion by the Cessna crew...
- Date: October 8, 2001
- Aircraft: McDonnell Douglas MD-87
- Location: Milan-Linate, Lombardy, Italy
- Fatalities: 110
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Runway incursion by the Cessna crew in low visibility, which led to a collision with the MD-87 during its takeoff roll. The Italian ANSV also cited systemic airport and ATC deficiencies.
An SAS MD-87 taking off from Milan Linate in dense fog collided with a Cessna Citation that had entered the active runway without clearance. The MD-87 was lifting off when the collision occurred, and it crashed into a baggage building beside the runway. The investigation pointed to the Cessna crew's wrong taxi route together with airport layout, signage, markings and ATC procedure shortcomings.