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Aircraft crash on Mount Artemisio near Velletri

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On December 19, 1963, a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor operated by Italian Air Force - Aeronautica Militare Italiana was involved in an aviation accident near Velletri, Italy in flight. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck a mountain slope while flying in marginal weather conditions during an approach to Velletri. 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 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into the slope of Mount Artemisio during its approach to Velletri, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During an approach to Velletri under marginal weather conditions, a twin engine aircraft collided with the terrain on the slopes of Mt Artemisio. The impact occurred while the flight was transitioning through the final stages of its approach.

All three crew members on board the aircraft perished in the accident. There were no other occupants reported in the wreckage.

Findings

  • The flight was operating in degraded visibility and marginal weather conditions at the time of the impact.
  • The aircraft struck the side of the mountain during its descent toward the airfield.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a mountain slope while flying in marginal weather conditions during an approach to Velletri.

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Dec 1963 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident near Velletri, Italy?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into the slope of Mount Artemisio during its approach to Velletri, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Dec 1963 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 19 Dec 1963 involved a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, operated by Italian Air Force - Aeronautica Militare Italiana, at Velletri, Italy.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a mountain slope while flying in marginal weather conditions during an approach to Velletri.

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