Location and date of the accident
| Date |
06/08/2005 |
| Time |
15:40 |
| Location |
Sicily, Italy |
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Aircraft
Accident links
Flight
| Flight number |
1153 |
| Departure airport |
Bari, Palese - Italy (BRI / LIBD) |
| Arrival airport |
Djerba, Zarzis - Tunisia (DJE / DTTJ) |
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Fatalities
| People on board |
39 (35 Passengers et 4 crew members) |
| On board fatalities |
16 |
| On ground fatalities |
0 |
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Accident
| Phase |
En route |
| Description |
The crew reported an engine problem and then requested an emergency approach at Palermo. The plane ditched in the sea around 15:40 at 30 kms from the coast. |
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