Cessna 182 accident near Pontinia, It, September 3, 2017
On September 3, 2017 at about 10:30 am local time, a Cessna 182, registered ISCAP, was substantially damaged in an accident during initial climb near Pontinia (Pegaso Club 2000 Airfield). 2 people were killed, 1 person was seriously injured and 2 people had minor injuries.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- September 3, 2017 · about 10:30 am local time
- Place
- Pontinia, Italy · Pegaso Club 2000 Airfield · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed, 1 person was seriously injured and 2 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Cessna 182 P · all 182s on the register
- Registration
- ISCAP · no longer on the register · serial 182-61064
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On September 3, 2017 about 1030 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 182P, I-SCAP, impacted terrain during initial climb after takeoff, from Pegaso Club 2000 Airfield, Pontinia, Italy. The airplane was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire. Five occupants were on board the airplane (A pilot and four skydivers). Two of the occupants were fatally injured, one was seriously injured, and two received minor injuries. This accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of Agenzia Nazionale per la Sicurezza del Volo. Further information pertaining to this accident may obtained from: Agenzia Nazionale per la Sicurezza del Volo Via A. Benigni, 53 00156 Rome Italy Tel.: 39 068 207 8219 / 39 068 207 8200 Fax: 39 068 273 672 This report is for information purposes and contains only information released by the government of Italy.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during initial climb defining event
Pilot
No details recorded.
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental O-470 Series (piston); 0 hours total
- Fire on the ground
The flight
- Departed from: Pontinia at 10:30 am
- Destination: Pontinia
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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