Air disaster

British European Airways Flight 142

22 Oct 1958 · 41.47° N, 12.63° E

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When
22 Oct 1958
Kind
Air disaster
Coordinates
41.47° N, 12.63° E
Description
1958 aviation accident
Deaths
31

British European Airways Flight 142

1958 mid-air collision

British European Airways Flight 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, and named "Sir Leopold McClintock". During the flight, the Viscount collided with an Italian Air Force North American F-86E Sabre over Anzio, Italy. All 31 occupants of the Viscount died.

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