British European Airways Flight 142
Introduction __NOTOC__'''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, and named "Sir Leopold McClintock". 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 souls 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.
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.
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