Accident Macchi-Castoldi M.C.72 MM177,
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Date:Sunday 2 August 1931
Time:
Type:Macchi-Castoldi M.C.72
Owner/operator:Italian Air Force
Registration: MM177
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:Lake Garda -   Italy
Phase: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:Test
Departure airport:Lake Garda
Destination airport:Lake Garda
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
Lost control after the engine exploded and crashed into the lake. Was on a test flight for 1931 Schneider Cup.

Sources:

De Limburger
01-08-1931

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
04-May-2021 18:53 Cobar Added
08-May-2021 17:16 Cobar Updated [Narrative]

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