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Fatal Firefighting Aircraft Crash Near Mount Etna (I-DPCN)

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On October 27, 2022, a Canadair CL-415 (registration I-DPCN) operated by Vigili del Fuoco was involved in an aviation accident near Linguaglossa, Italy in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered I-DPCN
Aircraft registered I-DPCN. Photo: Maarten Visser from Capelle aan den IJssel, Nederland / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A firefighting aircraft crashed into rising terrain near Mount Etna after its right wingtip struck the ground during a right-hand turn. Both pilots were killed in the incident.

Incident Overview and Location Details The accident occurred during a firefighting operation at the foot of Mount Etna, a volcano located north of Catania. The aircraft had departed from Lamezia Terme Airport to conduct the mission. ## Sequence of Events As the crew approached the active fire area, they initiated a right-hand turn. During this maneuver, the aircraft was descending toward rising terrain. The right wingtip of the aircraft made contact with the ground, which caused the plane to crash and immediately burst into flames. ## Casualties Both pilots aboard the aircraft were killed in the crash. No other specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or exact date were provided in the source material.

Controlled flight into terrain

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