4 fatalities

1985-08-29: Aeritalia G.222 (MM62131) — Italian Air Force - Aeronautica Militare Italiana — Laconi, Italy

Laconi, ItalyFlight

On August 29, 1985, an Aeritalia G.222 (registration MM62131) operated by Italian Air Force - Aeronautica Militare Italiana was involved in an aviation accident near Laconi, Italy in flight. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck a rock face while flying at a low altitude during a firefighting mission. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a rock formation near Laconi, Italy, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.

What happened

During a mission conducted for the Italian Civil Security (Protezione Civile), a twin engine airplane was operating in the region of Laconi. The aircraft was engaged in firefighting operations when it was flying at a low altitude.

While maneuvering through the area, the aircraft made contact with a rocky face, leading to a crash. There were no survivors from the accident; the incident resulted in four fatalities among the crew members on board.

Findings

  • The aircraft was performing low-altitude flight operations as part of an active firefighting mission.
  • The impact occurred when the plane struck a rocky outcrop during its flight path.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a rock face while flying at a low altitude during a firefighting mission.