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| Date: | Monday 15 May 2017 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Canadair CL-215-6B11 (CL-415) |
| Owner/operator: | Babcock |
| Registration: | I-DPCT |
| MSN: | 2029 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Location: | Caria Ferro, Naso (Sicily) -
 Italy
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Fire fighting |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
During the approach and water discharge maneuver for a fire near Caria Ferro (Sicily), the aircraft collided with a power line crossing a valley. The crew managed to land safely at sea, from where the aircraft was towed to a nearby port.
Sources:
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=786085761554022&set=pcb.786085794887352
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Aug-2025 06:18 | Canadair515 | Added |
| 09-Aug-2025 06:19 | ASN | Updated [Total occupants, ] |
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