Airplane Crash - Off Brindisi, Italy 07/09/1962
Details of airplane crash/ shootdown - Off Brindisi, Italy
| Date | 07/09/1962 |
| Time | 21:42 |
| Location | Off Brindisi, Italy |
| Operator | Trans Mediterranean Airways |
| Type | Douglas DC-4 |
| Registration | OD-AEC |
| Cn/In | 42918 |
| Aboard | 6 |
| Fatalities | 6 |
| Ground | 0 |
| Summary | The cargo plane descended and crashed into the ocean attempting to take off. A loss of power on the No.1 and 2 engines following takeoff, which resulted in a gradual loss of height. The probable slow psycho-physical reaction of the crew, due to fatigue, may have prevented perception of the danger and the timely execution of maneuvers to prevent the accident, or minimize its consequences. |
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