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Reims Aviation F150L accident near Abrizzano Di Negrar, It, January 31, 2018

On January 31, 2018 at about 9:35 am local time, a Reims Aviation F150L, registered ICENE, was substantially damaged in an accident during maneuvering near Abrizzano Di Negrar. It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 2 people were killed.

The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged

The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.

Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.

What the record shows

Date
January 31, 2018 · about 9:35 am local time
Place
Abrizzano Di Negrar, Italy
Type
Accident
Injuries
2 people were killed.
Weather
not recorded
Aircraft
Reims Aviation F150L L
Registration
ICENE · no longer on the register · serial 986
Damage
Substantial damage
Flight
Flight · non-U.S. private rules

The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record

The government of Italy has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Reims Aviation F150L airplane that occurred on January 31, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Italy's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All investigative information will be 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

  1. Loss of control in flight during maneuvering defining event

The aircraft

  • Maximum gross weight: 1,601 lb
  • Landing gear: fixed
  • Engine: Teledyne Continental O-200-A (piston); 0 hours total
  • Not recorded
  • Operator: Aero Club Di Verona

Weather at the time

  • Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)

Injuries

FatalSeriousMinorNone
Flight crew2

Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report

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