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Aircraft Collision with Mt Pellecchia Near Guidonia Airbase (MM61684)

Monteflavio, ItalyLanding (descent or approach)

On August 25, 1960, a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor (registration MM61684) operated by Italian Air Force - Aeronautica Militare Italiana was involved in an aviation accident near Monteflavio, Italy during landing or approach. 4 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft struck the slope of Mt Pellecchia near Monteflavio while approaching Guidonia Airbase from the northeast. The impact destroyed the aircraft and killed all four crew members on board.

Incident Overview and Location Details During an approach to Guidonia Airbase from the northeast, a twin-engine aircraft collided with the slope of Mt Pellecchia. The accident occurred near Monteflavio, approximately 15 kilometers northeast of the airport. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. ## Casualties and Crew Information All four crew members aboard the aircraft were killed in the accident. The crew consisted of Lieutenant Lorio Barbisan, who was serving as the pilot, Marine Elio Pizzari, Master Sergeant Alfio Lorenzi, and Sergeant Luciano Locatelli. No additional details regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or the cause of the accident are provided in the source material.

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What happened in the 25 Aug 1960 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident near Monteflavio, Italy?

A twin-engine aircraft struck the slope of Mt Pellecchia near Monteflavio while approaching Guidonia Airbase from the northeast. The impact destroyed the aircraft and killed all four crew members on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Aug 1960 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Aug 1960 involved a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, registration MM61684, operated by Italian Air Force - Aeronautica Militare Italiana, at Monteflavio, Italy.

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