Cessna 340 crash, Mar 3, 2005 (5 killed), Bologna
Cessna 340 accident on March 3, 2005 near Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy with 5 fatalities. Cause: The crew did not inspect the aircraft properly...
- Date: March 3, 2005
- Aircraft: Cessna 340
- Location: Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The crew did not inspect the aircraft properly before departure, and frost on the wings, tail and fuselage reduced lift. Takeoff weight above MTOW and an aft centre of gravity were contributing factors (ANSV).
A German-registered Cessna 340A on a private flight from Bologna to Forli struggled to climb after a long takeoff roll in snow. It struck the airport perimeter fence and an embankment about 150 metres from the runway 30 threshold, then burned. All five people aboard were killed.