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British European Airways Flight 142
Accident
Date22 October 1958
SummaryMid-air collision
SiteNettuno, near Anzio, Italy
First aircraft

A Vickers Viscount similar to the accident aircraft
TypeVickers Viscount 701
OperatorBritish European Airways
RegistrationG-ANHC
Flight originLondon Heathrow Airport, England
DestinationNaples Airport, Italy
Passengers26
Crew5
Fatalities31
Survivors0
Second aircraft

A North American F-86 Sabre similar to the accident aircraft
TypeNorth American F-86E Sabre
OperatorItalian Air Force
Passengers0
Crew1
Survivors1

British European Airways Flight 142 (callsign Beeline 142) was a scheduled service between London Heathrow Airport and Naples Airport. On 22 October 1958, it was flown by a Vickers Viscount 701, registered G-ANHC,[1] and named "Sir Leopold McClintock".[2] During its flight, the Viscount collided with an Italian Air Force North American F-86E Sabre over Anzio, Italy.

Accident

Flight 142 was flying at 23,500 feet towards Naples when it collided with the F-86E. The F-86E was the leading aircraft of four on a tactical training exercise when it hit the Viscount. Both aircraft crashed, with the loss of all people on the Viscount. The F-86 pilot, Captain Giovanni Savorelli, didn't use his ejector but parachuted down successfully and spent 6 months in hospital.[1]

Investigation

While no blame was assigned for the accident, it was noted that the Viscount had strayed out of its airway and into a military-prohibited area.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Accident description at the Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved on 14 August 2009.
  2. ^ ABC Civil Aircraft Markings 1957