Cessna 172 terrain collision near San Pellegrino, Italy

4 fatalities • Bolzano, Italy

A local flight involving a Cessna 172 resulted in a fatal collision with mountainous terrain in Italy.

What happened

On August 17, 2013, at 1400 UTC, a Cessna FR172J, registered as D-EDQL, crashed into mountains near San Pellegrino, Italy. The aircraft, which was operated by a flying club, was performing a local flight originating from Bolzano, Italy (LIPB). The impact with the terrain destroyed the aircraft. There were 4 fatal injuries, involving the pilot and three passengers.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source report.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Aug 2013 CESSNA 172 accident near Bolzano, Italy?

A local flight involving a Cessna 172 resulted in a fatal collision with mountainous terrain in Italy.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Aug 2013 CESSNA 172 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Aug 2013 involved a CESSNA 172, operated by Flying Club, at Bolzano, Italy.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source report.

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