Aircraft crash on Mount Artemisio during approach to Latina

3 fatalities • Velletri, Italy • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Velletri while operating in heavy fog, resulting in three fatalities and two injuries.

What happened

On the morning of the accident, a twin-engine aircraft departed from Guidonia Air Force Base, destined for the nearby Latina Airbase, situated approximately 50 km to the south. During the flight, while the aircraft was maneuvering near Velletri, the crew encountered dense fog. During this approach phase, the plane impacted the slope of Mt Artemisio and crashed.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the accident was the presence of foggy conditions during the approach to the airfield.
  • The crash resulted in a total of 3 fatalities among those on board.
  • There were 2 injuries reported among the passengers.
  • The flight involved a crew of two and two additional passengers.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountainside due to poor visibility caused by fog during the approach phase.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1959-03-27 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident near Velletri, Italy?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Velletri while operating in heavy fog, resulting in three fatalities and two injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1959-03-27 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1959-03-27 involved a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, registration MM61737, operated by Italian Air Force - Aeronautica Militare Italiana, at Velletri, Italy.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a mountainside due to poor visibility caused by fog during the approach phase.

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