Aircraft collision with Mt Colle Noce during approach to Naples

2 fatalities • Colle San Magno, Italy • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside in Colle San Magno while flying in heavy fog, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

What happened

On the morning of the accident, a twin engine aircraft departed from Guidonia AFB at 11:20 local time. The flight was intended for Naples-Capodichino Airport and was operated by a crew consisting of two members.

During the flight, the aircraft encountered significant visibility issues caused by dense fog. While navigating through these conditions, the plane impacted the slope of Mt Colle Noce in the vicinity of Colle San Magno. The impact occurred at an elevation approximately 400 meters below the mountain's summit.

Findings

  • The flight was operating in low visibility due to fog at the time of the accident.
  • The crash resulted in two fatalities, as both the pilot and the co-pilot were killed upon impact.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountain slope while flying through heavy fog.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1962-01-10 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident near Colle San Magno, Italy?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside in Colle San Magno while flying in heavy fog, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 1962-01-10 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1962-01-10 involved a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, operated by Italian Air Force - Aeronautica Militare Italiana, at Colle San Magno, Italy.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a mountain slope while flying through heavy fog.

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