2 fatalities

Aircraft Collision with Mt Colle Noce

Colle San Magno, ItalyFlight

On January 10, 1962, a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor operated by Italian Air Force - Aeronautica Militare Italiana was involved in an aviation accident near Colle San Magno, Italy in flight. 2 people were killed. 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 Mt Colle Noce in low visibility, killing both crew members. The wreckage was found 400 meters below the summit.

Incident Overview and Flight Details On 1120LT, a twin-engine aircraft departed from Guidonia AFB, heading toward Naples-Capodichino Airport. The flight was operated by a two-person crew. During the cruise phase, the aircraft encountered low visibility conditions caused by fog. The airplane subsequently struck the slope of Mt Colle Noce, which is located in Colle San Magno. The wreckage was discovered 400 meters below the summit of the mountain. Both crew members were killed in the accident. The crew consisted of Mar Alberto Antellini, who served as the pilot, and Sgt Giuseppe Lenza, who served as the copilot.

Frequently asked questions

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

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into Mt Colle Noce in low visibility, killing both crew members. The wreckage was found 400 meters below the summit.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Jan 1962 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 10 Jan 1962 involved a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, operated by Italian Air Force - Aeronautica Militare Italiana, at Colle San Magno, Italy.