Accident Overview
On February 7, 2009, at 0503 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 650 (Citation III) aircraft, registered as I-FEEV, was destroyed when it impacted terrain in Trigoria, Italy. The accident occurred approximately four minutes after the aircraft departed from Ciampino Airport (LIRA) in Rome, Italy. The flight was destined for Bologna, Italy. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the departure airport at the time of the accident.
Aircraft and Flight Details
The aircraft involved was a Cessna 650, commonly known as a Citation III. The specific registration of the aircraft was I-FEEV. The flight was crewed by a pilot and a co-pilot, both of whom were killed in the accident. The flight originated from Ciampino Airport and was en route to Bologna. The accident location was in Trigoria, Italy.
Investigation
The investigation into this accident is under the jurisdiction of the Agenzia Nazionale per la Sicurezza del Volo (ANSV) of Italy. As per standard procedure, the ANSV will conduct a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances leading to the accident. Further information may be obtained from the ANSV.