Details of The Accident
On 3 February 1998, 14:13 local time, an EA-6B Prowler, BuNo 163045, 'CY-02', callsign Easy 01, an electronic warfare aircraft belonging to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 2 (VMAQ-2) of the United States Marine Corps, struck the cables supporting the aerial tramway-style cable car from Cavalese. The aircraft was flying at a speed of 540 miles per hour (870 km/h) and at an altitude of between 260 and 330 feet (80 and 100 m) despite orders from the Pentagon to keep above 1,000 feet (305 m) in that area. When reaching approximately 46°17′01″N 11°28′02″E / 46.283733°N 11.467237°E / 46.283733; 11.467237Coordinates: 46°17′01″N 11°28′02″E / 46.283733°N 11.467237°E / 46.283733; 11.467237, the aircraft's right wing struck the cables supporting the cable car. The cable was severed and 20 people in the cabin descending from Cermis plunged over 80 metres (260 ft) to their deaths. The plane had wing and tail damage but was able to return to its base, Aviano Air Base.
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