Accident Overview
On June 16, 2013, about 0950 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Beechcraft Model 58, United Kingdom registration G-CIZZ, operated by Bonanza Flying Club, impacted mountainous terrain near Albenga, Italy. The personal flight departed from Albenga Airport (LIMG), Albenga, Italy, and was destined for Troyes-Barberey Airport (LFQB), Troyes, France.
Conditions and Flight Information
Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. Flight plan information was unknown. According to Italian authorities, at the time of the accident, the mountains were obscured by clouds.
Impact and Injuries
The airplane impacted terrain during the initial climb after takeoff. The pilot sustained fatal injuries and the airplane was destroyed due to impact forces.
Investigation
This accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Agenzia Nazionale per la Sicurezza del Volo (ANSV) of Italy. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from the ANSV.