__NOTOC__ British European Airways Flight 142 (callsign ''Beeline 142'') was a scheduled service between

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and

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. On 22 October 1958, it was flown by a Vickers Viscount 701, registered G-ANHC, and named "Sir Leopold McClintock".ABC Civil Aircraft Markings 1957 During its flight, the Viscount collided with an

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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

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and into a military-prohibited area.

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