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Twin-Engine Aircraft Strikes Slope of Mt Artemisio During Approach in Fog (MM61737)

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On March 27, 1959, a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor (registration MM61737) operated by Italian Air Force - Aeronautica Militare Italiana was involved in an aviation accident near Velletri, Italy in flight. 3 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 on a short flight from Guidonia AFB to Latina Airbase crashed into Mt Artemisio near Velletri in foggy conditions. Both pilots and one passenger were killed; two other passengers were injured.

Incident

On the morning of the flight, a twin-engine aircraft departed from Guidonia Air Force Base (AFB) for a short journey to Latina Airbase, located approximately 50 kilometers south of Guidonia. While approaching the town of Velletri, the crew encountered foggy conditions. The airplane subsequently struck the slope of Mount Artemisio and crashed.

Occupants

The crew consisted of two pilots: Lieutenant Elio Pertone (pilot) and 1st Lieutenant Pellegrino Di Troia (copilot). Three passengers were aboard: Staff Sergeant Matteo Laganà, Staff Sergeant Antonio Calzolaro, and Angelo Della Nova. The accident resulted in the deaths of both pilots and one passenger; two other passengers sustained injuries.

Location

The crash site was on the slope of Mount Artemisio, in the vicinity of Velletri, Italy.

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Frequently asked questions

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

A twin-engine aircraft on a short flight from Guidonia AFB to Latina Airbase crashed into Mt Artemisio near Velletri in foggy conditions. Both pilots and one passenger were killed; two other passengers were injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Mar 1959 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 27 Mar 1959 involved a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, registration MM61737, operated by Italian Air Force - Aeronautica Militare Italiana, at Velletri, Italy.

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